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Gilbert Fechner Obituary
1926 - 2015
Gilbert "Gil" Gerald Fechner, 88, of Sturtevant, passed away peacefully on Feb. 28, 2015, at his residence with his family by his side. Gil was born in Kenosha, Wis., on May 25, 1926, the son of the late Gilbert and Mabel Fechner. He proudly served in the United States Army during World War II. Gil was united in marriage to Doris Dobbins on June 17, 1995. He was employed at various manufacturing companies throughout Racine and Kenosha, retiring from J.I. Case as an Expediter in 1988.
Gil was a graduate of Moody Bible Institute. For 42 years, he faithfully served in the ministries of Calvary Baptist Church in Sturtevant. He was an avid gardener and followed in his father's footsteps as a devoted Chicago Cubs fan.
Gil is survived by his wife, Doris; children, Timothy (Diane) Fechner, Randy (Marge) Fechner, Romayne Fechner, Marilyn (Steve) Jeske and Sally (Glen) Hipper. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren; sisters, LaVerne Johnson, Betty Hall, Alice Kelly and brother, Donald (Wanda) Fechner. Gil is further survived by many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Irene Arnoldini and two wives, Dorothy Fechner and Kay Fechner.
Funeral services will be held at Calvary Baptist Church, 9122 Durand Ave. Sturtevant, on Friday, March 6, 2015, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Ken Howe officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday at the church from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.. and will continue on Friday from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. He will be laid to rest with full military honors at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park in Kenosha following services.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Gil in a special way may direct memorials to Child Evangelism Fellowship or Ridgewood Chapel Fund.
Online condolences may be expressed at sturinofuneralhome.com
Sturino Funeral Home
3014 Northwestern Ave.
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 632-4479
www.sturinofuneralhome.com
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for Gilbert Fechner
Rod Fraid
March 11, 2015
Randy and Marge...I'm so sorry for your loss. May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief.
Karen Kittler
March 9, 2015
Romayne and family ~~ I light a candle in memory of your dad, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Remember and Cherish the great and happy times shared !
March 7, 2015
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Tim Miller-family
March 6, 2015
We enjoyed knowing Gil. He had a heart for serving the Lord. Our prayers go out to the family. II Cor.1:3
Ed and Denise Gillmore
March 6, 2015
Was always impressed by your Dads faithfulness, and his always big smile, I'm sure it is helping to light up Heaven!
Dave & Pat Hansen
March 6, 2015
Randy and family, so sorry to hear about your father, we remember him well from Calvary Baptist and Case.
Dave & Pat Hansen
March 6, 2015
Randy and family, so sorry for your loss.
March 6, 2015
Randy, Sincere Condolences from Ron & Jan Mazmanian. Take care.
Carolyn Gross
March 5, 2015
Gil has been a faithful prayer partner and truly had a heart for children knowing Jesus. He used his time talents and treasures to share Christ with those he was in contact. He will be missed.
Dick and Dian strauss
March 5, 2015
Randy and Family - I will always remember your dad and his smile ... you have our prayers.
Dick and Dian Strauss
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