Charles H. Fetterhoff Jr.

Charles H. Fetterhoff Jr. obituary

Charles H. Fetterhoff Jr.

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Charles Fetterhoff Obituary

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Charles H. Fetterhoff, Jr., 89, of Honey Brook, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Hickory House Nursing Home with his family by his side. He was the husband of Frances (Quenzler) Fetterhoff, sharing 67 years of marriage.

Born in Lykens, PA on September 28, 1936, he was the son of the late Charles Henry Fetterhoff and Amelia Mae (Morgan) Fetterhoff. Charlie graduated from William Penn High School in Harrisburg and went on to join the United States Air Force. Following his service in the military, he started his career working for IBM. Outside of work he was an assistant scout master for Boy Scout Troop 21 in East Goshen, and he volunteered many hours over the years with Habitat for Humanity. He also enjoyed boating in places like Egg Harbor, New Jersey and the Susquehanna River. Charlie was a member of Honey Brook Presbyterian Church, where he served as a trustee, and could often be found fixing things around the church.

Surviving in addition to his wife Frances are his children Ruth Elliott, wife of Darryl, of Honey Brook and Keith Fetterhoff, husband of Diane, of Warminster; beloved grandchildren Rachael Elliott Knerr (David), Daniel Elliott, Christian Fetterhoff (Melissa), and Michael Fetterhoff; and cherished great-granddaughter Ava Knerr; sister Delores Hosler and brother-in-law Gilbert Quenzler.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 10:30 AM at James J. Terry Funeral Home, 736 E Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335. Viewing will be from 9:30 – 10:30 AM prior to the service. Burial will be private in The Washington Memorial Chapel Cemetery – Valley Forge.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Charlie's memory to Habitat for Humanity of Chester County.
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