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Robert Fenimore - Class Of 1947 VIEW PROFILE

Robert Fenimore

Robert E. Fenimore

April 25, 1928 - May 25, 2018

SOUTH BEND - Robert E. Fenimore, 90, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was born April 25, 1928 in South Bend to the late Theodore and Blanche (Fiwek) Fenimore. On June 5, 1948 in St. Casimir Catholic Church, Bob married Loretta (Bartkiewicz) Fenimore; she preceded him in death on August 6, 2008. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Theodore Fenimore.

Survivors of Bob include his children, Cynthia (Mark) Beaudway, Michele (Jim) Reinking, and Robert A. Fenimore; grandchildren, Nicholas (Stephanie) Spagnolo, Kyle (Lauren) Beaudway, Alissa Beaudway, Christopher (Sherry) Reinking, Amanda (Harrison Glon) Reinking, and Ashley Fenimore; great-grandsons, Victor Spagnolo and one more expected to arrive this summer; his “Extra Special Lady” (companion), Donna Carlson; brother, Richard (Nancy) Fenimore; and sister, Rosie (Ronald) Beemer.

Bob retired from Nipsco after many years of service. He mentored in the Jr. Achievement Program, and was a member of the Toastmasters. Bob enjoyed golfing and had 4 holes-in-one over the years. Also, he enjoyed fishing, bowling, and coaching little leagues. Bob was very athletic. In high school he played basketball, baseball, football, and ran track. Bob was a very family-oriented man. Sunday trips to the beach and family vacations are special memories his children have from growing up. Bob babysat for his grandchildren, followed their sports throughout their school years, and taught them how to golf. He enjoyed family cookouts, dinners, holidays, and trips to Florida. Family togetherness was the joy in his life; he always said, “Family is everything”.

Per Bob's wishes, a private (immediate) family service will be held. Entombment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Hospice Care, 501 Comfort Place Drive, Mishawaka, IN 46545. Condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net.

Published by South Bend Tribune on May 27, 2018.

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/190106365/robert-e-fenimore

Sources: Ancestry.com, Legacy.com and FindAGrave.com

11/07/2023 EJS

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/southbendtribune/name/robert-fenimore-obituary?id=11875705



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