KINSMAN — Richard James Fenrich, 83, died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, after a short stay at Shepherd of the Valley.
He was born July 27, 1939, in Ravenna, the son of Nina Emma Bockelman Fenrich and Carl Ferdinand Fenrich.
Richard graduated in 1957 from Crestwood High School, Manuta, and earned his bachelor's degree in chemistry from Hiram College.
On Dec. 12, 1959, he married Joyce Ann McClintock.
Richard retired from the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company. He enjoyed gardening and canning, and served as president of the Historical Engine Society of Kirtland for several years.
Survivors include three daughters, Jacquelyn F. (Fred) Rook of Richmond, Va., Christina A. (Roger) Chmura of Holly, Mich., and Elizabeth A. (John) Rinnder of Painesville; two sons, Richard K. (Jennifer) Fenrich of Blacksburg, Va., and Jonathan J. (Yvonne) Fenrich of Coquille, Ore.; two sisters, Kathy (Bill) Bennett of Ohio and Judy (Ron) Porter of Arizona; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren, with three more on the way.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 59 years, Joyce; a brother, Walter Fenrich; and a grandson, Emil Rook.
A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Baumgardner Funeral and Cremation Service, 8569 Main St., Kinsman, with burial in Kinsman Cemetery following the service. Calling hours will be 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions may be made to an Alzheimer's or cancer charity of the donor's choosing.
He was born July 27, 1939, in Ravenna, the son of Nina Emma Bockelman Fenrich and Carl Ferdinand Fenrich.
Richard graduated in 1957 from Crestwood High School, Manuta, and earned his bachelor's degree in chemistry from Hiram College.
On Dec. 12, 1959, he married Joyce Ann McClintock.
Richard retired from the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company. He enjoyed gardening and canning, and served as president of the Historical Engine Society of Kirtland for several years.
Survivors include three daughters, Jacquelyn F. (Fred) Rook of Richmond, Va., Christina A. (Roger) Chmura of Holly, Mich., and Elizabeth A. (John) Rinnder of Painesville; two sons, Richard K. (Jennifer) Fenrich of Blacksburg, Va., and Jonathan J. (Yvonne) Fenrich of Coquille, Ore.; two sisters, Kathy (Bill) Bennett of Ohio and Judy (Ron) Porter of Arizona; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren, with three more on the way.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 59 years, Joyce; a brother, Walter Fenrich; and a grandson, Emil Rook.
A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Baumgardner Funeral and Cremation Service, 8569 Main St., Kinsman, with burial in Kinsman Cemetery following the service. Calling hours will be 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions may be made to an Alzheimer's or cancer charity of the donor's choosing.
KINSMAN — Richard James Fenrich, 83, died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, after a short stay at Shepherd of the Valley.
He was born July 27, 1939, in Ravenna, the son of Nina Emma Bockelman Fenrich and Carl Ferdinand Fenrich.
Richard graduated in 1957 from Crestwood High School, Manuta, and earned his bachelor's degree in chemistry from Hiram College.
On Dec. 12, 1959, he married Joyce Ann McClintock.
Richard retired from the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company. He enjoyed gardening and canning, and served as president of the Historical Engine Society of Kirtland for several years.
Survivors include three daughters, Jacquelyn F. (Fred) Rook of Richmond, Va., Christina A. (Roger) Chmura of Holly, Mich., and Elizabeth A. (John) Rinnder of Painesville; two sons, Richard K. (Jennifer) Fenrich of Blacksburg, Va., and Jonathan J. (Yvonne) Fenrich of Coquille, Ore.; two sisters, Kathy (Bill) Bennett of Ohio and Judy (Ron) Porter of Arizona; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren, with three more on the way.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 59 years, Joyce; a brother, Walter Fenrich; and a grandson, Emil Rook.
A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Baumgardner Funeral and Cremation Service, 8569 Main St., Kinsman, with burial in Kinsman Cemetery following the service. Calling hours will be 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions may be made to an Alzheimer's or cancer charity of the donor's choosing.
He was born July 27, 1939, in Ravenna, the son of Nina Emma Bockelman Fenrich and Carl Ferdinand Fenrich.
Richard graduated in 1957 from Crestwood High School, Manuta, and earned his bachelor's degree in chemistry from Hiram College.
On Dec. 12, 1959, he married Joyce Ann McClintock.
Richard retired from the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company. He enjoyed gardening and canning, and served as president of the Historical Engine Society of Kirtland for several years.
Survivors include three daughters, Jacquelyn F. (Fred) Rook of Richmond, Va., Christina A. (Roger) Chmura of Holly, Mich., and Elizabeth A. (John) Rinnder of Painesville; two sons, Richard K. (Jennifer) Fenrich of Blacksburg, Va., and Jonathan J. (Yvonne) Fenrich of Coquille, Ore.; two sisters, Kathy (Bill) Bennett of Ohio and Judy (Ron) Porter of Arizona; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren, with three more on the way.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 59 years, Joyce; a brother, Walter Fenrich; and a grandson, Emil Rook.
A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Baumgardner Funeral and Cremation Service, 8569 Main St., Kinsman, with burial in Kinsman Cemetery following the service. Calling hours will be 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions may be made to an Alzheimer's or cancer charity of the donor's choosing.
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