Fender, Roy F. (1931-2014)

FENDER, NOHRNBERG, MCLAUGHLIN, RITCHIE, JOSLIN

Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 8/30/2014 at 14:47:15

Roy F. Fender
December 13, 1931 - July 31, 2014

Roy F. Fender, 82, of Leland, Iowa, died of natural causes at his home on Thursday, July 31, 2014.

Roy Fender was born on December 13, 1931, in Onawa, Iowa, a son of Leslie and Henrietta (Nohrnberg) Fender. He attended schools in Onawa, graduating in 1951. Then, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, and after serving, he was honorably discharged.

From 1956-1963, Roy was married to Judith (McLaughlin) Fender. While living in Blencoe, he worked at the Blencoe Co-op Elevator. Later, he worked for several construction companies. After moving to the Forest City area, he worked at Winnebago Industries, delivering motor homes for several years. After retiring, he spent most of his time tending his garden and selling his produce at farmers' markets.

Roy enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors. He liked gardening and was well known for his great produce. While working for Winnebago, he enjoyed traveling around the country. He was a long time member of the Leland V.F.W. and the American Legion in Onawa, Iowa. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his children, Rory (Teri) Fender, of Hampton, Iowa, Rob (Kathy) Fender, of Clarion, Iowa, Rick (Penny) Fender, of Ozark, Missouri, Tracy (Joe) Ritchie, of Harrah, Washington, and Tami (Mark) Joslin, of Maui, Hawaii; eleven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren; a significant other, Stephanie Jacobsen, of Leland; and his brothers, Bert (Shirley) Fender, of Onawa, Iowa, and Dale (Mary) Fender, of Napa, California, as well as by many nieces and nephews.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Lyle Fender.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 5, 2014, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Chapel, 505 North Clark St., Forest City, Iowa, with Pastor Joyce Schmidt officiating. Visitation will take place from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Monday at the funeral home. Interment will take place in the Onawa Cemetery in Onawa, Iowa, at 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, August 6, 2014. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Roy Fender memorial fund.

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