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Robert Fehnel Obituary
Robert Harold Fehnel, age 78, was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 5, 1930 and passed away in his home in Sun Lakes, Ariz. on May 25, 2009. He grew up in Bath, graduated from Liberty High School and Penn State University. Bob spent most of his professional career in Seattle, Washington as director of architecture and construction for the Jack A. Benaroya Company, where he did many projects for the Boeing Company and the Starbucks Coffee Company. He retired in 1991 and moved to Sun Lakes. He devoted much volunteer time in helping to design and build facilities for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, serving on both local and national boards for many years. He was a member of Risen Saviour Lutheran Church, Sun Lakes. His faith made him a fierce fighter for all he believed in. Survivors: He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Dolores; sister, Lina Kuss; his much beloved children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Roger Fehnel. Services: celebration of life and resurrection, will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, May 28, 2009 in Risen Savior Lutheran Church. Contributions: To King County Boys and Girls Clubs, 9800 8th Avenue, S.E., Seattle, WA 98106 or to Risen Savior Lutheran Church, 23914 S. Alma School Road, Chandler, AZ 85248 preferred.
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Brian, Deola and Darci Fehnel
June 6, 2009
Brian S. Fehnel
June 6, 2009
I wanted to say my condolances to Dolores and her daughters and grand children. I am sure this is a very difficult time, and I am truly sorry.
I would also like send my sympathy to Lina & Eddie and there daughters for your loss of your brother and uncle. And also to Doreen for the loss of your brother-in-law, following the loss of your own husband.
As for me, being the youngest of the original 9, I never really new my father very well, yet it is still a loss. But not as much as it is for my older siblings. So to Bob, Wayne, Laura, Terry, Glen, David, Bonnie & Brenda, and all of your children, I want to share my heartfelt feelings for your loss as well. I am sorry, and I am looking forward to seeing many of you this fall.
The Youngest,
Brian
June 2, 2009
I love you grandfather.
Your Granddaughter
May 28, 2009
Dear Dolores and family,
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. May our Loving God surround you with His arms of compassion and peace.
Bud and Eileen Hein
Bethlehem, PA
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Zena Chinos
May 27, 2009
To my grandfather, I have always loved you. Yes I never had a chance to see you and now I never will. My mother always talked about you, how beautiful you used to sing, how kind you were. I have seen old movies of you and have a picture of you when you were a baby sitting on my great great great grandfathers lap. I brag to everyone how I have a grandfather who is an architect. I wanted to be so much like you. I am a landscape architect for my husbands company all because of you. People love my designs, why? becuase I wanted to be like my grandfather. Why did you have to leave before I had a chance to show you how great you have made me! I love you grandfather always and forever. You will always be in my heart and I love you. I love you so much. I wished for the day that we could of met and you could have seen your great grandchildren, but now that time is gone. I still love you grandpa. I still love you. Your grandaughter Zena Chinos - daughter to Laura Meredith (Fehnel)
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