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Dennis Lee Fenstermacher, 60

Dennis Lee Fenstermacher, 60, of 126 Prentis Place, Lancaster, passed away at his residence on Thursday morning, March 5th.

He was the husband of Darlene Gamber Fenstermacher, with whom, he celebrated 33 years of marriage this past November 21st. Born in Lititz, Dennis was the son of the late Elmer J. and Arlene Klopp Fenstermacher.

Dennis had worked as a carpenter foreman for Horst Construction for 30 years until his illness.

He was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on S. Duke St. in Lancaster.

A US Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War, he had served tours of duty in Vietnam and Thailand as a part of the Red Horse Battalion.

Dennis enjoyed woodworking, playing golf, skiing, the beach and playing with Jack, his son Andy’s dog.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son Andrew John Fenstermacher of East Petersburg, and his daughters, Allison Lee and Ashley Elizabeth Fenstermacher, both of Lancaster.

Friends will be received on Sunday from 130-230PM at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 31 S. Duke St., Lancaster, PA, with the funeral service to follow at 230PM. Interment in Landis Valley Mennonite Cemetery. Please make contributions in Dennis’ memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Dr., Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home and Chapel, Lititz PA 560-5100.To send an online condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com

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To Darlene and Family,
We are so sorry for your family’s loss.  We would like to offer our condolences at this time of sorrow.  We’ll keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
May God Bless You and Your Family,
From: John, Nancy and Debbie Decker

Dear Darlene and Family:
Karen and I want to express our sincere condolences to you on Dennis’s passing.  While we were not the closest of acquaintances over the longest period of time, Dennis stands out to us as the quiet gentleman who cared deeply for his family and the time they spent together….a trait that others would do well to emulate.  Regretfully, we will be out of state on a short vacation when the services for Dennis are held, but both of us wish all of you peace, strength and many warm remembrances of your times together.  Our thoughts are with you.
Bob and Karen Ramsay

May you find peace in knowing Dennis is in God’s tender care free of pain and suffering and you can go on knowing there was nothing left unsaid. There will be difficult days ahead but in time they will be overshadowed by the memories of many happy days you all spent together. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all.
Chris Fortier

Dear Darlene,
We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family. 
Tom and Deb Funk

Dear Darlene, Andy, Ashley & Allison –
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.  We were so very sad to hear of the passing of Dennis – husband and father. We know how difficult that this time must be …
Darlene, I remember one time when Dennis came to my rescue when one of our listings’ basements was flooded, and without power, and the sump pump was off.  I called him because you were at a Janus meeting. 🙂  He came right over and brought a generator.  He was always right there for you.  He was so proud of you and your business.  Quietly, he would brag about you.  I’m just so glad that I had the opportunity to be a part of your ‘family’.
May God bless you and the kids. 
 

Darlene,Andy,Allison,and Ashley
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of Dennis. We have so many fond memories of Dennis and he will be missed. I smile every time I remember our days on the golf course including the time we almost won the member/member, when he lost his driver head on the frozen pond on 17, the pool, the Pig Roasts, and his love for ‘Old Time Rock and Roll’. He was a good man with a heart of gold.
Our sympathies and prayers are with you,
Jere, Kim, Matt and Tyler

Darlene, Andrew, Allison, Ashley: Sorry for your loss. He toughed this out a long time. It’s difficult from a patients, view knowing what lays ahead. I sometimes think there’s better ways to go. With brain cancer. I had to become a lab rat to find a cure if not for me but for future generations. We’ll keep your family in our thoughts and prayers
Paul and  Mary Dalmas

We would like to extend our thoughts, prayers and friendship to your family during this time of loss, and always. We sincerely hope that you are blessed with memories of Dennis and your time together as a family.
God Bless,
Brian and Katie Leatherman

Dear Darlene, Andy, Ashley and Allison,
Sandy and I would like to express our deepest sympathies and condolences during this difficult time.  We would also like to state that we had every intention of attending the memorial service on Sunday, March 8.  Unfortunately, Sandy’s very close Aunt joined Dennis in her release from pain and suffering on the exact same day.  We were in Scranton for her service on Sunday afternoon and did not return until late Sunday evening.
Rest assured, we both prayed for Dennis during our time in Church and will continue to keep him in our prayers.
Andy, you were always a special friend of Dave’s-and still are.  Throughout your years of friendship, I watched both of you develop into hard working, intelligent, driven young men.  I have no doubt that you will continue to be a source of pride and inspiration to your Mom and Sisters as life continues to move forward. 
I’d like to conclude with a special prayer that I have been diligently reciting during some of the trying times of my past 7 years.  I will commit to add your family to my "distribution" of those special people that I think about almost daily-upon reciting it.
May God grant you the serenity to accept the things you cannot change,
The courage to change the things you can,
And the wisdom to know the difference… 
With Our Sincerest Sympathy,
Sandy and Dave Janesky

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