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October 6, 2014Groundbreaking for a new student residence facility to be named Fuhrmann Hall took place on the grounds of Subiaco Academy on Sunday, October 5th. Construction of the hall is expected to be completed for the 2015-16 academic year. The structure will house 42 student beds and two full size quarters for dormitory deans with a total area of 18,000 square feet. The two- level facility will feature a large gathering space and banquet facility that will accommodate 400 guests. The area of the lower level gathering space is approximately 5231 sq. ft. The exterior of the building will feature stone from the Abbey quarry.
Abbot Jerome announced, prior to the ceremonial groundbreaking on October 5, 2014, certain persons for special recognition:
Father Bruno Fuhrman is representing the Fuhrmann family. Donors of the major gifts which made this construction possible are John and Steve Schmitz and Don and Karen Yandell. Representing Subiaco Academy are Headmaster Matt Stengel and two representatives of the student community, Grant McKenzie, president of the Student Council, and Logan Kremer, president of the senior class. Besides those wielding the shovels we also want to recognize Steve Schmitz for his generous and unflagging work as the Campaign Chairman, and working with him in the critical role of local leadership and guidance of the campaign on a daily basis for two years: Glenn Constantino and Linda Freeman in our development office. We recognize Architect Wallie Sprick and Contractor Leo Anhalt, and the local building committee who worked with them. We are grateful to them and to all who by their prayer, counsel, and encouragement have helped us arrive at this important moment. May God bless them all.
The structure is named for the Fuhrmann family who originated in the north Texas area. The rich history of the Fuhrmann Family at Subiaco lives on today. Below is a list of the priests and brothers of the Fuhrmann Family who made their vows at Subiaco Abbey:
Fr. Joseph Fuhrmann, OSB
Fr. David Flusche, OSB
Fr. Aloys Fuhrmann, OSB
Fr. Leo Koesler, OSB
Fr. Bruno Fuhrmann, OSB
Fr. Nicholas Fuhrmann, OSB
Fr. Vincent Orth, OSB
Monsignor Fred Mosman
Fr. Vincent Flusche
Br. Henry Fuhrmann, OSB
Br. Michael Fuhrmann, OSB
Br. Louis Fuhrmann, OSB
Br. Vincent Klein, OSB
Religious Sisters of the Fuhrmann Family:
Sr. Henriann Fuhrmann, CDP
Sr. Michael Marie Fuhrmann, CDP
Sr. Mary Corine Koesler, CDP
Sr. Catherine Henry, CDP
Sr. Mary Lin Koesler, CDP
Sr. Mary Helen Fuhrmann, SSMN
Sr. Elizabeth Mary Fuhrmann, O.Carm.