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John Ferentz Obituary
FERENTZ
JOHN
Of Asbury Heights, age 84, on Sunday, October 17, 2004; beloved husband of 61 years to Elsie Mae Ferentz; loving father of Julia Conway, John Ferentz and Kirk Ferentz; also eight grandchildren; brother of Margaret Cannon. Mr. Ferentz was a graduate of Albion College, where he was a member of the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. He served in the US Army Air Corps during World War II and was very involved in Upper St. Clair Youth Baseball. Funeral Arrangements by BEINHAUERS, Friends welcome at 2828 Washington Road, Peters Twp. (724) 941-3211 Thursday, 2-4 & 7-9pm. Funeral Services will be held at Christ United Methodist Church, 44 Highland Rd., Bethel Park, Friday, 11am. Everyone please meet at Church. Interment in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Family suggests memorial donations be made to The Asbury Benevolent Fund, 700 Bower Hill Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15243.
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Roger Martin
November 22, 2020
Kirk and Family: So sorry for your loss. Without a doult, Skip was the person that influenced me the most in the way he would mentor his players and the way he metored me. I would look at my Dad, and he would nod his head in Skip's direction. He knew who needed to solve the problem. Kirk without a doult has those qualities and it was such a Blessing to have a few years being led my Skip and watching Kirk follow that path. Ron said it best, the word is passion.
He gave that passion to me as well. The older you get the weeks go slower and the years go faster, and seeing so many familiar names praise Skip, is well, Mentoring. He will never stop Mentoring. We are Blessed.
fornear family
November 13, 2004
Just like you we were blessed to be part of a family in which the father set a wonderful example of how a man shoukd live his life.John's love for his family and community will always be remembered and our family will always treasure his friendship with our dad. We keep you in our prayers.
Gary Hagan
October 27, 2004
To Kirk, Brian and family: It is with great sadness that I offer my sympathy to your family during this time of loss of your father/grandfather. I know you don't know me, but I know you in a way that you brighten my life with coaching and playing for the University of Iowa. I don't want to sound like a token fan and offer shallow condolences, but to tell you I really care for you in your time of loss. I felt your grief when the victory over Penn State was secured and both you and Brian wept. That is what makes Iowa different than other states. I think because we are more what others call "corny" and "backward," we reach out to ones in need and who are hurt. It is why Iowans are all family and always will be. I know your dad must of been a great man, because I see evidence of that in his son and his family. You are a class act Mr. Ferentz (Kirk)! I hope you never leave the Hawks, but if the time comes, you need to do what you need to do. But, know that today and always you have earned my respect, and today I share your grief in the loss of your father/grandfather. May God bless you and your family and keep you in His peace as you remember your dad/grandfather forever. Because you see, his memory never dies. It lives on in the type of man you two are. Thank you for sharing your talents to us in Hawkeye nation. And, once a Hawk, always a Hawk! God bless Kirk, Brian and all the family!
The Crowley's
October 27, 2004
Dear Ferentz Family, No one is ever ready for their loved one to pass and there never is a "good time," however, it seems as though the timing was okay and it all worked out. God works in mysterious ways. We are glad that you got to spend some quality time with the family all together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are here if you need anything. God Bless. Love, The Crowley's
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Howard Johnson
October 26, 2004
To Kirk and the Ferentz Family
My thought and prayers are with you and your family during this time of your loss. John Ferentz was a compassionate, loving man who touched so many young lives in our community. He was a great leader, a great mentor, and a great friend. I will always remember how he took me under his wing and not only made me a better ballplayer but also a better person. I will never forget the values of life he taught us as we grew from boys to men. I thank God that He allowed me the opportunity to know your father.Thank-you so much for sharing him with us. He will always live on in my heart. My deepest condolences to you and your family. God bless you
Jane McDougall
October 26, 2004
Dear Kirk and family,
My heart goes out to you in the loss of your father! I have lost both parents and a son, Zachary, who died at age 7. He was a TRUE HAWKEYE fan in the years he had cancer. Several Hawkeye players came to see us when he was in University Hospital and Clinic, and that touched my heart! I cried when I saw your tears after the game Saturday. I felt that I knew exactly what you were feeling. My son was 7 when he died from a 4 1'2 year battle with cancer in October, 1987. I hope that all the memories you have help to comfort you. Mine help me! God bless you!
Ron Wilcher
October 26, 2004
Kirk and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your father was an amazing man as he touched and molded the lives of so many of us. I remember fondly the baseball days at USC where Skip was always encouraging and passionate. My passion for sports and coaching was greatly influenced by him. Thanks for sharing him.
Jim Busta
October 25, 2004
Coach Ferentz,
I extend my thoughts and prayers to you and your family at this time of your loss.
Justin Bartels
October 25, 2004
Coach Ferentz and family
I am sorry for your loss my heart and prayers are with you.
Dave Driskell
October 24, 2004
Our prayers are with all of your during this trying time. I do believe that the greatest measure of satisfaction in a man's life is the quality and character of his children. John Ferentz had to one very proud man. May God bless him and his memory.
Conrad & Wendy Fenton
October 24, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. God Bless!
Jim "Jimmers" Herron
October 24, 2004
Kirk and Family,
Please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you
Arlene & Andy Houk
October 24, 2004
Coach Ferentz and family,
We extend our sincere sympathy on the loss of your father. I lost my father, also a WWII veteran, in May. Grieving is difficult, but may memories and your faith help you through the difficult times. Our prayers are with your family.
Leonard Roggeveen
October 23, 2004
Dear Kirk and family,
My deepest sympathy for your loss.I lost both my Mom and Dad in the last two years,and like so many others,I know the real sense of loss and the hurt.I can only look forward to seeing them again.
Keep up the tremendous work. You are a joy and an inspiration to watch and follow
Jeff George
October 23, 2004
Dear Coach Ferentz and Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Your father and grandfather would be so proud of how you both handled yourselves today during the PSU game. I know it must have been difficult.
God Bless!
Kari Collins
October 23, 2004
I am sorry to hear about your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Carl & Nancy Jesina
October 23, 2004
We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May it bring comfort to know that many thoughts and prayers are with you.
Clyde & Peggy Lutton
October 23, 2004
Dear Julie, Tom & Emily,
We were fortunate to have met your dad knew right away he was a very special person! No one who has been loved is ever lost...for memories live on forever in the heart. Please know in this very difficult time we are thinking of you are are here for you.
Love,
Peggy & Clyde
Micheal & Deann Du Brall
October 23, 2004
Our hearts go out to the entire Ferentz family.
Kirk, Brian...John had to have been an awesome man to encourage such dedication as you both showed today, 10/23 at Penn State.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ivan and Pat Lauck
October 23, 2004
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts are with you.
Shari Butz
October 23, 2004
Dear Coach,
Having lost my own father this spring, I know the emotions you are experiencing at this time. I pray the Good Lord gives you and your family peace and comfort during this difficult period.
Beth Giese
October 23, 2004
Dear Kirk,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Ever since I learned my USC '73 classmate became Iowa's head coach the Hawkeyes gained another fan. I'm sure your Dad was extremely proud of you. God Bless you all.
Beth Giese, Allegheny College '77, Allegheny Sports Information Director '77-'83.
matt boyle
October 23, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless.
Donald Vrchoticky
October 23, 2004
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God watch over you and your family in this trying time.
Michael and Susan Patton
October 23, 2004
It was with sadness that we learned of you father's/husband's passing. As you know, Kirk and Brian have brought special pride to all of us Iowans here with their many contributions. We are all diminished by John's passing. You are in our thoughts today.
Peter Klindt
October 23, 2004
May God bless and comfort you in your time of loss.
Mitch LeClere
October 23, 2004
My prayers are with you and your family. May god bless and keep you.
Dr.Truce and Kristy Ordoña
October 23, 2004
Having lost both of my parents recently, I can feel concinnity with what you are going through. "Death ends a life, but it does not end a relationship, which strugggles on in the survivor's mind, towards some form of final resolution, some clear meaning..." which I hope you will find.
We have always been your fans; we have been Hawkeye boosters since 1967.
Todd & Jolene Roecker
October 23, 2004
To the Ferentz family:
Sorry to learn of the loss of your father & grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss.
Jean & Alan Poeppelman
October 23, 2004
Dear Julie and family,
I know that you loved your father very much. You were all so fortunate to have him in your lives for so long. Hold all those good memories in your hearts so you can think of him with a smile rather than sadness.
Brian Robertson
October 22, 2004
Dear Coach Ferentz,
I send my deepest sympathy to you and your family. God, along with prayers from Hawkeye fans will see you through this sad time in your life. Remember that your father will always be with you.
Sincerely,
Hawkeye fan from up North
Jeff Wrage
October 22, 2004
Coach, my deepest condolences to you and your family at this time. My God's grace be with you all at this difficult time.
Ralph & Bonnie Trickler
October 22, 2004
You have our deepest sympathy.
jeff bryant
October 22, 2004
our prayers are with you and your family
Tim Ivins
October 22, 2004
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you. God Bless you and your family.
(from a loyal IOWA fan in husker country)
Larry Dougherty
October 22, 2004
Coach Ferentz and family,
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family for the loss of your father, John. He left a rich legacy behind in the lives of his children and grandchildren. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, including your staff and players as they play on Saturday. Many Iowans from all over the world will be with you in spirit. May God comfort you and strengthen you as you go through this difficult time.
God bless,
Rev. Larry and Ramona Dougherty
formerly of Newton, Iowa
Julie Foster Van Camp
October 22, 2004
Coach Ferentz,
I pray your father was able to hear or see or learn about your great victory the day before he died. He must have been so proud of you. My sympathy and prayers to you and your family. I attended my first Hawkeye football game in 1943; my father did in 1918. You represent what Iowa spirit, values and traditions are all about.
Dennis Burke
October 22, 2004
My heart is hurting for you. We will pray you for you my friend. Your dad raised a fine son.
Tim Hines
October 22, 2004
To Coach Ferentz and family,
No words can explain the loss that someone feels when they lose their father or grandfather. I know the feeling having lost my father at an early age and helping my mother cope with cancer presently. I hope that your family can take comfort in knowing that the Hawkeye nation is with you in our thoughts and prayers. We can take comfort in knowing that your father/grandfather is in a better place. He obviously was a great person based on quality people we see in Coach and Brian.
Bill and Brendie Polka
October 22, 2004
Dear Coach and Ferentz family:
Our deepest sympathy in your recent loss. We have been fortunate to not have gone through this as yet and cannot begin to imagine the grief you are going through at this time.
We met briefly at the Polk county I-club after your 1st season (we attended 9 of the 11 games that year) and we made note what a sincerely down to earth individual you are and that is reflected in your teams... we would guess that your father had something to do with the way you are.
We have been dedicated fans of you and the Hawks and will be looking forward to another win at Penn State. I'll be in the stands routing for the team and praying for you and your family (my wife was unable to make the trip.)
Respectfully,
Candy Stricker
October 22, 2004
Kirk, Brian and family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you. No words can take away the pain, but hope you find some comfort in knowing that a lot of hearts are touched by your loss. Take care and God bless!
Steven Mannino
October 22, 2004
Coach and Family,
May God and Friends console you at this time of your loss. My Dad also served in the Army Air Corp., during WWII, and is now 82 years old. Whenever it may occur, his passing will be a great loss to me. I can only imagine how you feel. Keep the Faith, and GO HAWKS!!
Martin Peters
October 22, 2004
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family, God Bless.
Quinn, Mary & Zack Mc Gee
October 22, 2004
To Coach Ferentz and family,
Our deepest sympathies are with you all. We are sure that your father is proud of the legacy that he left.
John and Margo Irving
October 22, 2004
Dear Julie, Tom, Emily and Family:
Our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your dear father. This can be a very hard time. Please know that our thoughts, prayers, and support are here for you.
Love, John and Margo
Amy Baskin
October 22, 2004
My condolences to everyone, I was saddened to hear of John's passing. He had a heart of gold. Amy (Byrd) Baskin
Al & Jody Tramontina
October 22, 2004
Coach Ferentz and family,
While loss of a father is very difficult, the glory of his memory will follow and keep you. At times like this we recognize what is truly important.
God bless you and the entire Ferentz family. May John rest in eternal peace.
Pete Smith
October 22, 2004
Our paths will cross in Beaver Stadium Saturday. Our hearts and wishes will be on the visitors' sideline. Please know that you have the thoughts and support of many many people in many many places.
Grant Finley
October 22, 2004
Please accept my sympathy in your time of mourning.
Keith Brady
October 22, 2004
Every black and gold faithfuls thoughts are with you and your family coach!
My deepest sympathy.
Kevin Hemann
October 22, 2004
Kirk, Brian, and the entire Ferentz family -
May God be with you in your time of remembrance and sorrow. From the manner to which Kirk & Brian have represented a proud Iowa Hawkeye program in the highest integrity, I am certain that John was an outstanding - and very proud - man. My prayers are with you.
Darren Price
October 22, 2004
Dear coach Ferentz,
After meeting you during a recruiting visit, I can truly imagine how wonderful a man your father was. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Robert Peffer
October 22, 2004
My condolences to the Ferentz family.
Tom & Jane Brown
October 22, 2004
Our deepest condolences to the Ferentz family and all who knew John Ferentz. You are all in our prayers.
Jason Peitz
October 22, 2004
I am sorry about your loss. Good luck with the future of yourself an your family.
go hawks!
David Browne#59
October 22, 2004
To coach & family, I would just like to send condolences to you from my family for your loss. Although I never met your father,I believe in the cliche that "the apple doesn't fall far from the tree". I feel very fortunate to have
had you and the family in my life.Thank you and god bless you.
Stan Koziczynski
October 22, 2004
My heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your father. I had the pleasure to speak with you after the 2002 Penn State game. Your modesty, dignity and overall decency impressed me. I'm sure that you made your father proud.
Jody and Jay Armstrong
October 22, 2004
Mr. Ferentz and Family,
My sympathy goes out to all of your family that John's life had touched. I didn't know him personally but he sounded like a very special person. God Bless John and all of you.
David Pruin
October 22, 2004
The Hawkeye family mourns with yours. God bless and keep you. The Pruin family
Jim Madsen
October 22, 2004
To the Ferentz Family,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy with the recent passing of your father.
While it may seem inconceivable on game day, we're reminded that some things truly transcend Saturday afternoon glory - the bond of family, the relationship between a father and a son, the loss of the family patriarch and the void left in the lives by the passing of someone so strongly loved.
May God shine on your family in this time of loss and mourning, and may your heart find time to heal through the grieving process.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
(Signed by a lone Hawkeye fan adrift in a sea of Nebraska red...)
John Roach
October 22, 2004
As you celebrate John's life on earth, I will pray for your family's peace & comfort, strength & understanding, and ultimately, joy.
Harry Gregg
October 22, 2004
Coach,
So sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Soon the tears and heart aches will turn into loving memories.
Tim Kuhlenbeck
October 22, 2004
Dear Ferentz Family,
Sorry to hear about your loss. Praying that your days to come be filled with joy and happiness of the rememberance of Johns life.
To John,
Thank you for serving in our nations military during a time of war to bring freedom to the US and the world
Tim Kuhlenbeck
USMC
Chris and Anne Alftine
October 22, 2004
Your Dad's love for you will never die.
Ryan Baustian and Katie Woodburn
October 22, 2004
Sorry to hear about your dad and grandfather. Must have been a hell-of-a-man....The whole state of Iowa has your family in our thoughts a prayers! GO HAWKS!!
Ben Halverson
October 22, 2004
Coach Ferentz-
I offer condolences during this difficult time for you and your family. Remember the legacy of his past and let it shine in your awesome character and coaching abilities. To have a father who taught his son so well reflects every day as a coach and as a family man.
Todd Anderson
October 22, 2004
My deepest sympathies and thoughts with your family on the loss of a very close loved one. Just remember that he is now in a better place with the Lord, Jesus Christ. God Bless!
Lissa Roggeveen
October 22, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Darlene Couch
October 21, 2004
My Prayers and Condolences to the Ferentz family.
While I never personally met John Ferentz, I heard many amazing
stories of his life from his gracious wife Elsie.
What a wonderful, gracious, loving and caring family.
God has truly blessed this family .
Praying that the Lord will comfort you with His peace...
Surround you in His Love...
And encourage you with His Presence.
Darlene Couch
DCI
Oakdale, Pa.
robert ford
October 21, 2004
To Coach Ferentz and Family
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.I was born and raised in Iowa,now living in the Pittsburgh area.When the Hawks got the bid to the Orange Bowl I thought I'd call your parents briefly just to congratulate them.
I spoke with Mr Ferentz for well over 10 minutes and although I couldn't see his face I could feel his pride. Godspeed Mr Ferentz,we're proud of your family too.
Bill Tucker
October 21, 2004
Dear Coach.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless your father, you and your family during this time of sorrow. I hope that your sorrow is comforted by the memories of love and friendship you had with your father.
Gary Hults
October 21, 2004
Iam very sorry to hear of your lose. My prayers go out to you and your family.May God bless you and your family.
Audrey Maurer
October 21, 2004
James,
Sorry about your gramps. I know how you must feel, I lost mine too.
Love always,
Audrey
JR King
October 21, 2004
May the, "Good Lord" , Bless and Keep You and yours, in your time of need and beyond.
Pat Clarkson
October 21, 2004
Kirk
Condolences to you and your family. Know that you brought much happiness to me and my recently departed father. Only time lessens the loss.
Jason Helgeson
October 21, 2004
Please accept my condolences for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
An Iowa Hawkeye Fan
Hayden & Patrick Baker
October 21, 2004
Please accept our condolences and prayers. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this very challenging time in your life. May God bless you and your family.
Jim and Annie French
October 21, 2004
Our deepest sympathies are with you at this time of loss to you and your family.
Charlie and Sheri Boeyink
October 21, 2004
Coach,
Sorry to hear of your loss. May the Lord comfort you and your family during this tough time.
Josh Pokorney
October 21, 2004
Your in our every thought and prayer during this very sad time
All your hawkeye fans from Jay Malone's Ford in Clear Lake
Nekumon Raikeniman
October 21, 2004
The Ferentz Family;
On behalf of the islanders, I would like to extend our sincere condolences to you and your family with the loss of your father John. Although, I never met your father, his teachings, and erudition now inhibit you and your son Brian and I am sure the rest of your children. From our little island, we mourn with you. And coach, thanks for bringing fun back to Hawkeye nation and for being just a wonderful person.
Rick Olson
October 21, 2004
JUST WANTED TO SAY YOUR FAMILY IS IN MY THOUGHTS. SORRY TO READ ABOUT YOUR DAD AND GRANDFATHER.
michael vadnal
October 21, 2004
The Ferentz Family.
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. Let the fond memories of your family member bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Rev. C. Bruce Wierks
October 21, 2004
Kirk and Family, I was saddened to read of your dad's death. Please know of the thoughts and prayers from one who has been through this experience. God's grace and peace to you and your family.
Bruce Wierks
Michael Groetken
October 21, 2004
Condolences to the entire Ferentz family from the Hawkeye Nation. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Terry Morano
October 21, 2004
Sorry to hear of your loss. We wish your family all the best.
Kathey Disler
October 21, 2004
If I could have chosen any man on this earth to be my father, it would have been John Ferentz. My sympathy goes out to you Elsie Mae, Julie, Emily, Tom, Marshall, Patti, and Kirk.
Carlton Busch
October 21, 2004
Our deepest sympathies to your family. Your all in our thoughts and prayers.
Donn Marvin
October 21, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with the Ferentz family to help you through this most difficult time.
Robert Howard
October 21, 2004
Please accept our condolenses and prayers. Iowa is so fortunate to have Kirk and his entire family to share their lives with us. May God embrace John and bless his family.
Bob Pierce
October 21, 2004
I'm very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Rob Roggeveen
October 21, 2004
Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.
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Michael Davis
October 21, 2004
Ferentz Family:
We are very sorry to hear of the news of your family. We are all thinking of you through this trying time. You are in our prayers. Hawkeye fans are one of a kind and stick together in times of need. Take care.
Mike, Nicole, Madison, Makenna
(Originally from Charles City, IA)
Also from all of the firefighters here at Hickam Air Force Base, HI,we are all thinking of your family)
Chris Mozena
October 21, 2004
Dear Ferentz Family-
Deepest sympathies to you in this most difficult time.
Keith Baker
October 21, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this very difficult time in your life.
Keith and Kim Hartje
October 21, 2004
Kirk,
Your father must have been very proud of you and your family. Kim and I were saddened to hear of his passing. Take comfort in knowing that your loss is shared by many who care and are praying for your family.
Sam Gigliotti
October 21, 2004
Julia and all of the Ferentz Family
I would like to extend my condolences to the Ferentz family. I have recently lost my mom and dad over the last couple of years and it is difficult. You will be my prayers.
Sam Gigliotti - A claasmate at WVWC
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