Judy Fehrenbach

Judy Fehrenbach obituary, Eaton Rapids, MI

Judy Fehrenbach

Judy Fehrenbach Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Skinner Funeral Home - Eaton Rapids on May 18, 2025.

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Judith Ann (Savage) Fehrenbach, age 82, of Onondaga, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on May 17, 2025 after a long illness surrounded by family. Judy was born on October 31, 1942, in Lansing, MI to Richard and Elizabeth Savage. She graduated from St Mary High School in 1960 and began her career at Lansing Board of Water & Light where she worked as an accountant for 41 years before retiring in 2002. Judy married Don Fehrenbach of Lansing in 1966. They lived in Lansing and Charlotte before moving to Onondaga in 1979 where they have been active members of the community.
Judy was a long-time member of St. Peters Catholic Church in Eaton Rapids, where she volunteered as a Eucharistic Minister. Judy also spent many years volunteering with the Onondaga Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, Onondaga Sportsman Club, Leslie Outreach and Meals on Wheels. In her free time, Judy enjoyed vacationing at her up north properties, travelling and spending time with family.
Judy is survived by her husband of 59 years, Don; daughters, Amy (Tim) Beers and Lori (Rob) Orrin; son, Eric (Lissa) Fehrenbach; grandkids, Nicole (Shane) Orrin; Bailey (Evan) Beers; Rebecca (Joseph) Essenberg; Jordan (Kaitlynn) Beers; Savanna Beers; Ethan Fehrenbach; Marissa Orrin; Samantha Orrin; Andrew Fehrenbach; great grandson, Cameron Rockafellow; sisters, Margie (George) Boersma; Kathy (Steve) Rickle; Patty (Louie) Hertrich; brothers, Dick (Joyce) Savage; Tom (Debbie) Savage; sister and brother in law Jeanette and Dave Switzer and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; sister, Barbara O'Lear; brother, Robert Savage; and great grandsons Xavier and Dominic Orrin.
Visitation will be held at Skinner Funeral home in Eaton Rapids, Michigan on Tuesday, May 20th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and funeral mass at St Peters Catholic Church on Wednesday, May 21, at 11:00 a.m. with one hour of visitation prior. Interment will take place at Onondaga Cemetery

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Susan Berquist

September 8, 2025

I only just found out that Judy had passed. I offer my sincere condolences to Don and her entire family. She was a good neighbor.

Rob, Kathy & Rita Fehrenbach

May 20, 2025

She was a beloved cousin and welcome addition to the Fehrenbach clan. We will forever have the memories of her camping in Manistee, her love of nature, family, and friends. She will be missed by all.

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