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Robert Fechner Obituary
Robert "Bob" Fechner, loving Husband, Father, and Grand- father, suffered a stroke while fishing off Baja on November 12, 2207, and passed on Friday, November 16th, at the age of 67. Robert was born in Hackensack, NJ in 1940 to Oswald and Alida Fechner. He attended Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, and graduated with his BA in 1962. He then earned his MD at New Jersey Medical School. He then served two years in the U.S. Navy, attached to the Marine Corps, before moving to San Diego in 1970. After his residency at Mercy Hospital, he joined Rees-Stealy Medical Group, now Sharp Rees-Stealy, from which he retired in March of this year. During those years he delivered close to 1000 babies. In 1987, he married Antje Williams, and they celebrated their 20th anniversary with family in February of this year. Robert loved deep sea fishing and went on frequent trips out of San Diego. He loved watching baseball with his family and stuck with his Padres through thick and thin with season tickets since in 1972. He also enjoyed working on his Koi pond, in his orchard, and taking the couple's two Labradoodles for walks. He was a wonderful and devoted grandfather and has another grandchild on the way. He was loved, admired, and respected by all who knew him in both his personal and professional life. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife Antje, his daughters Karyn and her husband Dominick and their yet unborn daughter Grace, his daughter Kimberly, his daughter Lara and her husband Bill and their two sons Kai and Aidyn, his brother Dennis and sister Lynn. "Let The Winds Of Heaven Dance Between You" Khalil Gibran In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Kenyon College, College Relations Center, 105 Chase Ave., Gambier, OH 43022, note: "In memory of Robert Fechner, MD, class of '62."Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Fechner
Rainer Oppenheim
December 20, 2007
Dear Antje,
As you go through this difficult time, you are constantly in the thoughts of those who have heard of Bob's untimely death.
You have always been strong and remember you are surrounded by love.
Nicole Crower
December 2, 2007
Dear Family,
Dr Fechner was a dear gentle soul. I had the honor of delivering many babies with him over the years. His quiet confident manner comforted his patients. He had a dry wit and was so very interesting to talk to. I will carry his memory in my heart and find comfort in knowing that he touched countless lives. My thoughts are with his children, grandchildren, and beloved wife.
Ann and Geoff MacPherson
November 30, 2007
To the Fechner family:
We just learned about Bob's death and are so shocked. Both Geoff and I thought so much of him as a person and a doctor. Geoff was his partner at SRS and I worked as a nurse at Sharp for 18 years---helping him in countless deliveries of babies. Please accept our words of sympathy and love from Seattle and know that we cared very much for him, have missed seeing him for the past 9 years and will never forget him. I have awesome pictures of him from the "old days" and will cherish them more now.
Sounds like he died doing what he loved doing----and that's a good thing. But too bad he didn't have more time to enjoy retirement, life and grandkids. His memory will live forever.
Denis Tarakjian
November 30, 2007
Antje and Family,
Words alone can not express my feelings, how the lost of my friend and colleague Bob has left me. It seems like yesterday we would sit around and chat about so many issues fishing, medicine, world issues and family. I know he will be watching over all of you and be there for all your joys and needs. May you remain strong during these difficult times. Do not hesitate to ask me for any assistance.
Harry & Mari deRochemont
November 29, 2007
We are here for the entire Fechner Family!!!
Your challenges are our's!!!!
We Love You!
HarnMar
Dawn DaSilva
November 28, 2007
I worked as Dr.Fechner's nurse for 2 yrs at SRS.He was the most caring & wonderful doctor that I ever worked with.I was shocked by the news.My deepest sympathy goes out to his family.
Yalanda Robinson
November 28, 2007
My condolences to the Fechner family. There will be no other like Dr. Fechner. It was a joy to be blessed to have him in my life for a season. He was a joy to work with. Words can not express my sorrow for this great loss. We loved him but God loved him most.
Robin Ray
November 28, 2007
It was my privilege to be Dr Fechner's nurse for the last 3 1/2 yrs of his practice at Sharp Rees Stealy. Dr Fechner was the most kind, generous and compassionate person I have ever met. I feel so blessed to have worked with him and known him. He is dearly loved and deeply missed.
Tina Swiersz
November 28, 2007
Dear Fecher family,
I had the great pleasure to work with Dr.Fechner for 11 yrs.I could not have worked with a better person
and doctor.He will be missed by all who knew him. My prayers are with all of his family at this very sad time.
Meg Harris RN
November 28, 2007
Dr Fecher provided years of outstanding care and compassion to our OB GYN patients here at Sharp Rees Stealy in Mira Mesa.He will be missed by all of our staff and his patients. We are grateful that we had an opportunity to see him the week previous to this fishing trip and find some peace in knowing he was doing what he loved. We are blessed to have known and worked with him.
Laura O'Donnell
November 27, 2007
To the Robert Fechner family: I am so sorry that Robert did not have longer to enjoy his retirement with all of you. I was lucky to have worked with him for 25 years at Sharp, and he was a much beloved, great man and physician. He loved his work, and he loved going home to his family and home. He talked about his family a lot-especially how proud he was of his family. He also talked a lot about fishing and how happy he was when he was fishing in the ocean. What a gift from God that he was able to be fishing on his last earthly day. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will miss him. Laura O'Donnell, M.D.
Donald Catton Family
November 26, 2007
Our deepext sympathies for your loss of Bob.
Thorsten Bettges
November 26, 2007
Dear Antje,
what could one say to express the feeling such a loss is causing ?
I have met Bob too few times to really know him, but enough times to miss him.
He will not be forgotten.
Sue Lopez
November 25, 2007
I will always remember working with Dr. Fechner and Zilla. Those were the good old days at Rees-Stealy. He was a wonderful person and doctor. I'm sorry for your loss.
Lorrie Heising
November 25, 2007
Dr. Fechner was my doctor for 18 yrs and delivered two children. I remembered how he consoled me by holding my hand after a miscarrage while waiting for my husband to arrive. What a great human being he was.
Karyn Diaz
November 25, 2007
There will be a public memorial service for my dad. We forgot to add this information to the obituary initially. The information is below.
Karyn
Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, November 29th at 2:00 pm.
El Camino Park & Mortuary Chapel on 5600 Carroll Canyon Road.
This will be a post-cremation service. Reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers it is asked that any donation be made to :
Kenyon College
-College Relations Center-
105 Chase Ave.
Gambier, OH 43022
note: "in memory of Robert Fechner, MD, class of '62"
Jill Bright
November 25, 2007
I was aquainted with Dr. Bob through is lovely daughter Karyn. He was kind, had an easy spirit and was enjoyable to talk with. On one visit, I was lucky enough to tour their orchard and garden. In fact, they gave me their old arbor. It is now in my garden supporting a grapevine. A kind and generous man was he.
jim beckett
November 25, 2007
Looking forward to joining Bob someday in the great Charades Game upstairs; hold space for us Bob!!!
Meanwhile we wish you well Antje,
Tony and Ellen Sacks
November 24, 2007
Dear Fechner family,
Heartfelt condolences on your loss.
As a colleague who first hand witnessed his outstanding surgical skill and as a patient who was fortunate to have him deliver our youngest child we express our sincerest sympathy.
Plattdütsche Kring International
November 23, 2007
Dear Antje, all members of the "Kring", Low German Language Internet Club, want to express their sympathies. We gladly remember your family visit to our region, which included Bob. We all can't really believe that he is gone. We will be with you in our thoughts and prayers.
Janell Guilbeaux
November 22, 2007
To the Fechner Family,
Dr. Fechner was a wonderful man and a great Doctor. He was my Doctor for 20 years and delivered my two beautiful children. My daughter was one of the last lives he brought into this world before his retirement in March. He will be missed...
DeLynn Mandgie
November 22, 2007
Dear Karyn, Dom and family, We are deeply sadden for your loss. We hope you can feel a great warmth surrounding you and your family. Ever knowing the love and care we have for you in our hearts. Love The Mandgie Family..
Wayne & Lauralee Bennett
November 22, 2007
Our deepext sympathies for your great loss.
Barbara Tuttle
November 21, 2007
Dear Karyn, Dom and family, It was such a God given gift to be with you during your first minutes of grief. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Karyn having heard about the loving times you shared with your father he must have been very special man.
Peter Bennemann
November 21, 2007
We are glad and thankful we got to know Bob Fechner. Although we only met him a few times, we were deeply impressed by his personality: modest, calm, wise. May he rest in peace. Our sympathies go out to his wonderful family, especially to his wife Antje. Roberta Hoffman and Peter Bennemann, Bassum, Germany
Hannes & Annegret Agena
November 21, 2007
Liebe Antje,
wir sind tief betroffen von der traurigen Nachricht und möchten dir auch an dieser Stelle unser tiefstes Mitgefühl ausdrücken.
Wir sind in Gedanken bei dir!
Valerie Ellis
November 21, 2007
I'm deeply saddened by the loss of Dr. Fechner. He was such a wonderful man and physician. He will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him.
Paola Schick
November 21, 2007
I was so sad to read of Dr. Fechner's passing. He was my doc for 10 years. Thanks to his excellent care, I'm a proud mom of two healthy, amazing kids. When he told me he may be retiring, we chose to have our second baby. I wouldn't let anyone else care for me through my pregnancies. My deepest sympathies go out to his family, and former staff, from a family you all helped create.
DeLisa Locke
November 21, 2007
Dear Karyn and family, I am so very so about your dad. Having lost my dad a year ago, I can certainly remember the sorrow of those first few days. As sad as the loss is, how wonderful it must be to know he left doing what he loved and is now in the arms of Jesus. We will continue to keep you in our prayers and ask God to keep his arms around you and ease your pain
Lisete Hurst
November 21, 2007
Dr. Fechner was such a great doctor. I was lucky to have worked with him at Sharp and to have had him deliver my 3 sons. I was very sad to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Aileen Cocking
November 21, 2007
I am so deeply saddened by the loss of such a great man and physician. He inspired me and taught me so much in the 4 years I worked with him.
Ruth Gil de Arana
November 21, 2007
Antje: From the old gang of Sharp Rees-Stealy, receive our deepest sympathy for your loss. You're in our prayers.
Ruth Gil de Arana
Dolores Chandler
Claire Jacquemet
Nancy Mattioli
November 21, 2007
To the family, no words just thoughts of love and peace.
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