It’s with heavy hearts we announce that Lewis (Lou) Armell Fuller, 83, long-time Battle Mountain resident, passed away on December 25.
Lou loved to visit and had the ability to strike up a conversation with anyone. He never met a stranger.
He was born on August 9, 1937, in Marietta, Oklahoma.
The oldest of three children, he spent his childhood in Oklahoma and Texas before moving to Southern California.
Lou went to work for AT&T as a telephone repairman directly after high school and this is where he met his future wife.
He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1960 where he served as a communications specialist. He and Linda were married in 1964 and shortly afterward wanted to escape city life and landed in Battle Mountain. Lou worked for the phone company until his retirement.
Years ago, he was a Battle Mountain Volunteer Fireman, active in Lion’s Club and member of the Masonic Lodge.
Lou also served several years on the Battle Mountain Fair and Rec Board and was instrumental in developing the golf course.
He was a very social person and loved to talk to everyone. He truly enjoyed a good conversation.
Lou liked reminiscing and telling stories about the past. His grandkids were his life.
Papa could be seen in the bleachers of all their home games rooting them on. He was their biggest fan, staying involved in everything they did.
Lou was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Quay, his brother Ray and his wife Linda.
He is survived by his daughter Elaine Domagala, son-in-law Mitch and their children Drue and Brice, son David Fuller, daughter-in-law Nilla and their children Mason and Marena, all of Battle Mountain, as well as his sister Brenda Blossom of Las Vegas, Nevada.
He was an amazing dad, Papa, husband, son, brother and friend. All of us miss him so much.
We’ll always remember his kind spirit, friendly face and his love for his family. We’re grateful for the time we had together and will forever cherish all the memories.
The neighborhood will never be the same without him sitting in the garage, smoking a cigar, waving and talking to those that pass by.
