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Mike Fennel Obituary
Mike Fennel was born in Juneau, Alaska on December 29, 1947. His family relocated to the San Fernando Valley, CA in 1957. In 1971 he started his business and with hard work and determination, his business became a well-known full classic restorations company, Mike Fennel Enterprises, located in Saugus, CA. Because of his reliable quality, workmanship and expertise, he was privileged to work on some of the most valuable, unique, and unusual cars in the world. He was fortunate to build a successful business for over 40 years doing what he loved to do.
He passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at his shop from complications from a brain aneurism.
He is survived by his wife Juli; children: Tori Ferguson, Tammy Fennel, Tim Fennell and his wife Wynde; grandchildren: Janae, Jolie, Wyatt, Miranda, and Alexandra; his sister Cindy Wickham, and several sisters-in-laws and brothers-in law; nieces and nephews; aunts, uncles and cousins residing in Oklahoma, Washington and Alaska; as well as countless friends.
On Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 11:00 a.m., at his shop, his family and friends will celebrate the life of Mike Fennel. We will miss his warm smile, sense of humor, generosity, true friendship, incredible talent and his passion for anything with wheels or propellers.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mike Fennel
RAPHAEL WEISBERG
November 7, 2020
Never to be forgotten.
Carl Haas
October 8, 2020
Mike you are often thought about and always missed. RIP my friend, you are greatly missed.
alex gordillo
February 13, 2014
Gracias ati mike soy quien soy ahora medistes la oportunidad deser parte detu grupo dios tebendiga siempre en mi corazon
alex gordillo
February 13, 2014
Gracias ati mike soy quien soy ahora medistes la oportunidad deser parte detu grupo dios tebendiga si en mi corazon
November 15, 2012
Mike, you left this world too soon and you are missed by many including me. I appreciate the time we spent walking through the shop sharing ideas.We shared a common passion for hot rods, muscle cars, classic cars and motorcycles-anything with wheels and an engine! I learned a lot from you and I hope in some small way maybe you learned from me. God Speed. James Keegan
Elaine Roverato
November 10, 2012
We miss you everyday. You will always be in a hearts.
Ray Weisberg
October 19, 2012
It was an honor to call him a friend.
Though he was truly a dear friend of my older brother, he treated me like a "bud".
Always had the time to stop whatever he was doing and take the time to show me around.
The love and true friendship he showed my brother after his accident was something seldom seen. But that was Mike Fennel, a class act.
Thank You, Mike. Thank You!
You are and always will be missed.
God Bless you and yours.
October 18, 2012
Always a highlight of visits to my sister and her family was to drop by Mikes shop. He always took the time to show us around. The quality of his work is reflected in the list of people who returned time and again with their treasured cars for him to return to their glory.
I will miss those visits and him as well. Godspeed Mike.
Woody Underwood, Nipomo, CA
Carl Haas
October 16, 2012
Mike not only had a passion for cars, but for life as well. First car that I brought to him was an 1964 Corvette. I had my dog Rocky with me at the time. Rocky was a rescued Boxer. That is when I learned of another one of his passions. Mike, you are missed, and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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