Jean, Bruce, and Steve, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Bruce. It is hard to believe, he was the person I thought would live forever. He was a wonderful man who was always there to support me and my sister in times when we needed him most. He helped us through the death of both our mother and father and I don't know what we would have done without him. He was like a second father to me and I will never forget him. Just know that you our in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Weston DeCataldo
November 17, 2008
Dear Jean and family, our deepest sympathy to all of you. We will always have great memories to our visit at your home and your visit to our wedding. We are very sorry for your loss.
Urte und Thorsten
October 25, 2008
Dear Jean and Family,
We were deeply saddened to read of your recent loss of such a loved one. We extend across the miles our deepest sympathies to you and your fine family.
Bill & Judy Carmichael
Bill & Judy Carmichael
October 22, 2008
I am Bob Fenchel and a nephew of Bruce. Bruce was special person in my life and someone with whom I bonded as a young boy and on through my later adult years. He was a role model, father figure and close personal friend. In the last three years especially we would call each other at least two or three times a month and talk for an hour or more at a time. We would talk about individual war time memories and how the latest books released would validate those memories. Our conversations would often meander over a wide range of topics from politics, family, and current events to some of the more mundane aspects of life like choosing a good arch support. We didn't talk to solve problems or advance each other's knowledge, but simply to connect as one friend to another. I know I will miss those conversations more than I can ever say. However, I hope that in quiet moments of reflection I will be reminded of how Bruce made a difference in my life. I know full well that he touched the many lives of family, friends and countless others whom he met in his lifetime. We love you, Bruce, and cherish the memories you have given us. God bless you and keep you always in his care.
Bob Fenchel
October 22, 2008
Jean and Family;
So sorry to hear about the untimely death of Dr. Fenchel. We had many great times together, and he will be missed greatly in the community.
I am sure he would get a charge out of the fact that I am back on active duty, back in the Army. Currently assigned to Ft. Wainwright AK until at least next May. He shared his much more interesting experiences while he was a tanker in WWII, he really did love his Army time also.
Jim and Ann Martin
Jim Martin
October 22, 2008
Dear Jean and family,
We are deeply sorry about your great loss. Bruce will be greatly missed at Oscar's, we enjoyed his company and words of wisdom. May God bless you and the entire family.
George and Marie Chalhoub
October 22, 2008
Dear Jean & family - We were so sorry to hear about Bruce. He was a great friend. We will always remember the Monroe Township Friends & Neighbors picnics at your cabin by the pond, and cherish the memories of Bruce.
Sincerely, Lyle & Dianna Knutson, MTF&Neighbors group.
Lyle & Dianna Knutson
October 21, 2008
Jean, Bruce Jr and Steve-
Our thoughts are with you in this time of loss. Bruce was amazing to my mom's family INSERT INTO guestbook VALUES (Kathy Fenchel McNeal) and Chad and I always enjoyed all of his entertaining stories. He will be greatly missed but will always remain on our memories.
-Abby and Chad
Abby McNeal and Chad Dillavou
October 21, 2008
Steve and Beth,
Sorry for your loss. You both are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Traci
Traci INSERT INTO guestbook VALUES (Faaborg) Davis
October 21, 2008
Dear Jean,Bruce,and Steve, I have many fond memories of Mr.Fenchel.I think of him quite often and all the memories at the home and lake and the dinners for three. He always got excited about the garden fresh vegetables and corn on the cob. I still brag about him and all that he accomplished in his life. Especially raising his boys. Not many men could do as good of a job as he did. And he is my hero, from the war, his dental practice and all that he could do in his profession,his home that was so neat and beautiful,I loved being out there, and for sharing his family with me.Taking me to Strawberry Point for holidays was always a joy for me and I remember as if it were yesterday. I will truly miss him, but my memories will always be a blessing in my life. Thank you Mr. Fenchel for your love and kindness to me.
My prayers are with you all for healing and peace. That your good memories will flood out the sorrow. God Bless you all.
Marsha
Marsha Mollenhauer Reihmann
October 20, 2008