Donald W. Fenchel

Donald W. Fenchel, 91, formerly of Big Beaver Boro, currently residing in North Lima, OH, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023.

Don was born on May 10, 1932 in Big Beaver Township to the late James L. and Mildred (Rhodes) Fenchel. He was a veteran of the United States Army stationed in Germany during the Korean War. After the war he worked for Mayer China in the maintenance department, then as an electrician for Babcock and Wilcox Tubular Products. He retired as an electrician from Ellwood City Quality Steel.

Don was a member of the former College Hill United Methodist Church, and past member of the Big Beaver Boro Council and Planning Commission.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth (Plowmaker) Fenchel, 2020; a granddaughter, Amber Fenchel; a brother and sister-in-law, James and Norma Fenchel; sister and brother-in-law, Gladys and Robert Freed.

Surviving are his three children and their spouses, Lynn and Kris Diehl, Berlin Center, OH, Elaine and Clifford Sodergren, New Springfield, OH, Curtis and Dusty Fenchel, West Mayfield; five grandsons, Brandon and Ryan Diehl, Eric, Allen and Andrew Sodergren; a granddaughter, Sophia Fenchel.

Friends will be received Wednesday, December 13 th from 3:00 p.m. until the time of service at 5:00 p.m. in the HILL AND KUNSELMAN FUNERAL HOME, www.hillandkunselman.com, 3801 Fourth Avenue, Beaver Falls.

Interment will be in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.