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Aaron M. Fender

1971 - 2022

Aaron M. Fender obituary, 1971-2022, Kalamazoo, MI

BORN

1971

DIED

2022

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Langeland Family Funeral Homes Memorial Chapel - Kalamazoo

622 South Burdick Street

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Aaron Fender Obituary

Fender, Aaron M. Portage Aaron Matthew Fender, age 51, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022. He was born on May 27, 1971, in Kalamazoo, MI to Ronald and Mary (Peters) Fender. Aaron was a career truck driver and most recently had been proudly employed with FedEx Freight for many years. He won many safety and safe driving awards including a 7 Year Safe Driving Trucking award from FedEx Freight. He married Lisa Johnson at First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo on April 11, 2008. Aaron was a man of tradition and family values. He enjoyed golfing, riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, camping and working in his yard. He enjoyed watching Michigan Wolverines football. Every day he talked often and fondly of the customers on his route and all of his coworkers at the terminal. Aaron is survived by his loving wife, Lisa Fender; children, Matthew, Ethan and Lauren Fender; father, Ronald Fender; brother, Tim (Amanda) Fender; nephew Sevric Aaron Fender; uncles, Russ and Cliff Fender; and aunt, Karen Smith. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Fender. The specifics of a memorial service will be announced at a later date. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Pretty Lake Burn Camp, in memory of Aaron. Arrangements entrusted to Langeland Family Funeral Homes Burial & Cremation Services 622 S. Burdick St. Kalamazoo, MI 49007. To leave an online condolence, please visit https://www.langelands.com

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Published by Kalamazoo Gazette from Nov. 17 to Nov. 20, 2022.

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Aaron Moreland

November 21, 2022

Biggest and best of all A´s. I share the same name and that´s how he always greeted me. Miss laughing with you at Pitt talking about Meathead( Holdren) and running into you when would grace the same stop in our route. Miss ya brother

Tony B.

November 19, 2022

Aaron was such an Amazing Soul! I´ve known him many years due to him coming into our work shop Marshall Excelsior Co. he was more than our driver he became Family! I will miss his laughs, our conversation and especially "What up Tony Toni Tone" Rest Peacefully AAron better known as "The Real AAron"

Molly

November 19, 2022

Aaron stoped at our shop progressive dynamics several days a week, we had laughs every time he came in whether we were picking on him or him picking on us, we are missing him so much already. My deepest condolences for his family.

Barb Starr

November 18, 2022

Aaron was our favorite driver at Progressive Dynamics. Always personable, kind and humorous. He would come in with his smile and personal jokes. He was part of our team in his own way. We all miss him terribly. My deepest sympathy to his family. My prayers are with you all.

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Craig V. Joslyn

November 18, 2022

I've work with "Fender Bender", Aaron for 8 yrs. at FedEx Frt. He was always full of joy, and a good story. Gonna miss seeing and hearing him each morning. Prayers and condolences to his family

Chad Hadley Dayton Freight

November 18, 2022

I knew Aaron from running the same area as me, he was a great guy, always had a smile, going to be missed by all the drivers

Heather A.

November 18, 2022

He was such a wonderful being. He always had a smile on his face and brought laughter to the floor when he would come. The shipping and receiving team will miss him greatly at Marshall Excelsior. Our condolences to the family.

mark d bowen

November 17, 2022

He was a real good guy, fun to be around, always laughing, I have known him for nine years, even when he was having a rough day, he didn't let it show, we will really miss him here at Drake's in marshall, prayers for his family,

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