Josef Robert Ries Fuller
October 28, 2016
On October 28, 2016 Josef Robert Ries Fuller’s spirit could no longer be contained by his body. Born September 2, 2004 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa he lived every moment to the fullest.
He approached everything in life with enthusiasm and joy. He had an infectious smile and was always the first person to offer help. He had a deep love of music; playing both the piano and percussion. He dreamed of going to Iowa State and being in the drum line, but he never truly gave up his lifelong dream of being Batman. He took great pride in being a Boy Scout in Troop 40 on the Southside.
Josef is survived by his parents Elizabeth and Brian Robinson, Richard Fuller II and Amy Burton, his brother Richard Fuller III and step siblings Mackenzie, Miranda, Alyssa and Tyler. His grandparents, Martha and Travis Holden, Richard Fuller, Ramona and Gary Parkin, and Dorri Thompson, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and so many friends.
Family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Amazing Grace Church, 1903 53rd Street, Des Moines. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m., Wednesday, November 2nd also at the church. Interment will be held at Chapel Hill Cemetery at a later date.
The family asks attendees to wear Batman, Iowa State, camo or scouting apparel.
In lieu of flowers, please direct memorial contributions to the Mid- Iowa Council Boy Scouts of America, Brody Middle School Music Program, or Iowa Donor Network.
Online condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Tobi Bernard
10/28/2024
It's been 8 years now Josef. We still miss you, I go and visit the trees they planted for you and Leah every year now. They're still strong. Just like you were man. All love to you and your family. Long Live Josef
Mary Kay Kirsner
11/08/2016
Dear Fuller family,
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your beloved son. Please know that 100's and 100's of people in the community are praying for you.
Paul Megarit
11/03/2016
My deepest condolences. My prayers for your family. Josef was an amazing person!!
Jennifer Harmon
11/02/2016
I didn't know this boy or his family, but instead came across the obituary in a Facebook group for crafting. I am so sorry for the families loss. Sending prayers and my condolences in this time of tragedy.
Kaylee Dean
11/01/2016
I will always remember Josef has a great band member and I will always play in is honor
Michael Novak
11/01/2016
Travis, Martha and family, words cannot express the sorrow I feel at Josef' s passing. Although Dry and I cannot be with you know we are praying for strength and healing for all of you through this trying time.
Connie S Iverson
11/01/2016
I am so sorry for your loss. I don't know your family, but I want you to know that as a parent my heart is out to you. Please know that your son has touched so many lives this past week, so he was in some way a super hero. Prayers to the entire family.
K L
10/31/2016
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find peace and comfort in knowing that God truely cares 2 Corinthians 1:3,4
Judith Clark
10/31/2016
We are very sorry for your loss. Elizabeth you were my son's first cubmaster and Josef was a very positive and enthusiastic scout model for my son." He was the best webelos scout there was," said my son, Lance. He will be missed.
Kimberly Graham
10/31/2016
To Josef's parents and family: I don't know you. I'm just a mom who read about what happened to your son. I can't imagine your pain and am so sorry for your loss. Josef sounds like an amazing young man. Thinking of you and holding you in the light. Much love to you all.
Ann Gatto
10/31/2016
Although we don't know each other I wanted the entire family to know we are lifting you all in prayer during this very difficult time. We are so very sorry for the loss of your precious boy.
Holly McGuire/ Dylan Estes
10/31/2016
We are so very sorry for you loss,Thoughts and prayers for the family. I no when Dylan was in scouts for a few years Josef was always smiling. Elizabeth was so nice to take my son to camp with her family! Also when I saw him at school for any reason he was always smiling too.Just a nice caring family all around . Both of there boys so such care and love!
Micky anderson
10/30/2016
Thoughts and prayers to josef's family .i didn't know you very well but my son Jonathen was friends with you. I know he will miss you at school and jonathen sends his love as well he said he will always remember you god be with you and behalf of my family and a leader of troop 22 fly high son
Jason Sheldahl
10/30/2016
Josef is a fantastic kid! Our family is wishing for the best in your time of grief.
Andria Nelson
10/30/2016
Thoughts and prayers to Josef's family. As one of his 6th grade teachers, I don't think I ever opened a door for myself at Brody last year. Josef always made sure he was ahead of me so hecould hold the door. If I coughed or sneezed, he asked if I was ok or if i needed a tissue. Josef was one of those students who made it SO easy to love teaching. The morning hallway will be different without him walking past and grinning. He was one of a kind and I'm honored to have known him. The world is a better place having had you in it.