The Furman Family expresses our condolences to Julie, the girls, and the remainder of Joe's family and friends. We know the family through Our Lady of Lourdes School and parish and Debbie worked with Joe at Illinois Power and Dynegy and now "from the other side" on Ameren Illinois and Dynegy dealings. Whether chatting at a school event or getting business done, we were always pleased to speak to Joe who listened well, sometimes adding his characteristic laugh to the conversation, added valuable advice, and always asked of our family as he shared with us what his girls were up to at that point. We never had a conversation where one of the kids didn't come up. Debbie greatly appreciated Joe's time at work all of these years sharing his great knowledge of the law and of the utility business. We always joked with him that we couldn't believe his undergrad degree was not in engineering because he strived to always understand the basis of our work. He was quick to share that knowledge and taught many of us to be better at watching out for the law in our work. Our WWJD at work was usually "what would Joe do". ?? We will miss calling Joe with a work issue or seeing him at Lourdes or around town. Our prayers are offered for you all.
