Jared Matthew Fenik

1983 - 2019

Jared Matthew Fenik, 35 years of age, a resident of Elyria Twp., passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019, at UH - Elyria Medical Center Emergency Room, following an accident while snowmobiling.He was a lifetime resident of Elyria Twp., born June 9, 1983. Jared graduated from Elyria High School with the class of 2001. He was employed as a machinist at DFI Machine for 18 years. He was previously employed at Miller's Marina Put-in-Bay and the Lorain County Garage. Jared was a member of the South Shore Cruising Club. He loved being outdoors, snowmobiling, and was a boating enthusiast. His greatest joy was the time he spent with his family and friends. Jared was always ready to lend a hand those in need. His greatest accomplishment was becoming a dad. Survivors include his wife of five years, Rachel Marie Fenik (nee: Shiltz); his son, Maxwell William Fenik; his parents, Stephen and Roseanne Fenik (nee: Pollock); his siblings, Laura Welte, of Huron, David Fenik and Daniel Fenik, both of Elyria Township, Jason Fenik (Kristin), of Denver, CO, and Ryan Fenik (Kortney), of Bay Village.Friends may call Friday, January 25, 2019, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. at the Hempel Funeral Home, 373 Cleveland Ave., Amherst. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made directly to the family for the future care of Max's education.For those unable to attend, please visit the funeral home's website to share a memory and sign the guest register: www.hempelfuneralhome.com.