KENNETH MARTIN FOGEL, 85, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018, after a brief illness. Born in in Philadelphia, Pa., a son of Kenneth A. and Anna G. (Clon-an) Fogel, he was raised by his father and his loving stepmother, Dorothy (Tyndall) Fogel. After graduating from New Haven High School, he joined the United States Air Force and served his country for four years, including a deployment in Iceland. He married Eleen C. Kiep of Fort Wayne, on May 4, 1957. In their more than 60 years together, the couple made their home in Fort Wayne and had two children, Daniel and Amanda. They lived life surrounded by friends, family and faith. Kenny was a generous, unassuming man who made those around him feel welcomed and important. He was a passionate Cubs fan and avid fan of IU basketball. In fact, he may have originated the idea of the 'man cave' with a shrine to Bobby Knight in his bathroom more than 25 years ago. He retired from North American Moving and Storage in 1997. Following his retirement, he worked as the night clerk at the Red Roof Inn and briefly as a bartender at Knights of Columbus in Fort Wayne. He was a long-time member of St. Jude Catholic Church and the American Legion and a past member of the Knights of Columbus. Surviving are his wife, Eleen; son, Daniel (Melissa) Fogel; daughter, Amanda (John) Sparzo; and sisters, Debi Williams and Pat Hissong; also six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother , Terry E. Fogel. Mass of Christian Burial is 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, at Saint Jude Catholic Church, 2130 Pemberton Drive, with calling one hour prior. Visitation also from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne, with a rosary at 4 p.m. Burial will be at the Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to Masses, St. Jude's Catholic School Tuition Fund or to Cancer Services of N E Indiana. To sign the online guest book, please go to www.divinemercyfuneralhome.com
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Sorry for your loss. May you draw close toour loving God by reading his word, and find comfort in the hope he gives us all : of seeing our loved ones again in a beautiful new paradise home here on earth.
January 17, 2018
Sorry for your loss..........God bless the whole family........Sincerely,
Dick & Betty Hathaway
January 17, 2018
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