Robert Fennern, 92, Jamestown, ND died Sunday, January 14, 2024 at his home in Jamestown. Bob was born May 6, 1931, on the family farm north of Medina, the son of August and Louise (Hoffmann) Fennern. He attended elementary school in Jamestown until returning to work full-time on the family farm. At 17 years old, he was part of the team that worked on the
Garrison Dam.

He and Edna Bitz were married in 1951 in Jamestown, ND, where they made their home. Bob began working for the butcher shop for five years, then went to Beaver’s processing. 1967, he began working for Stoltz Plumbing & Heating and Arneson’s. In 1974, he started Bob’s Plumbing & Heating, where he worked until 2006; he officially retired in 2011. He and Patty Randall married in Jamestown, ND, on August 13, 2011. They made their home there where they have resided since.

Bob loved pinochle, hunting & fishing; in 1956, he built a cabin on Lake Ashtabula. He also had a love for hockey; he helped make all of the outdoor hockey rink boards in his garage, which are
used in the parks in Jamestown. He was a member of Jamestown Sertoma.

Bob is survived by his wife, Patty; 4 children, Geraldine Krahler, Thomas (Shauna), and Dwight,
all of Jamestown; David (Nanci), Bismarck, ND; 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 3
stepchildren, Mark (Patti) Randall, Witchita, KS; Michelle (Wade) Anderson, Hunter, ND; Wesley
(Desiree) Randall, Robinson, ND; 4 step-granddaughters; and two siblings, Fred (Mary Lou) and
Rosemary Fennern, both of Bismarck, ND.

He is preceded in death by his parents and three siblings, James, Mary Timm, and Dorothy Moser
and first wife, Edna.

Funeral Service – 2:00 PM Saturday, January 20, 2024, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in

Jamestown with Pastor Erik Weber officiating

Visitation- 4:00-7:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at the funeral home.

Arrangements- Haut Funeral Home, Jamestown.