Robert A. Fenske, Sr. 63, passed away peacefully October 14th, 2022 in the comfort of his home.
“Bob” as he was affectionally known was born August 29, 1959 to Allen and Mary Fenske in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Bob served our country proudly in the U.S. Navy retiring after 27 years of faithful and loyal service as a “nuke”. He was a mentor to many fellow shipmates and was often considered to be one of the all-time best at his job. Although he loved the Navy, his greatest love was his family. Bob loved his family/friends and loved seeing and spending time with his grandchildren and “faux grandchildren”. He loved going to wine and bourbon festivals with his youngest daughter and friends, movie Mondays with his oldest daughter and granddaughter, and talking about the military and electronics with his son. A surprise to many; he had many hobbies. He would do beautiful needle point pictures when he was out on deployment to surprise his wife with upon his return. He even taught shipmates how to do it for their wives. Most recent was woodworking…the old-fashioned way. He made some beautiful pieces when time allowed. Those who knew and loved Bob, knew he would help anyone he could whether it was monetary, or with his vast knowledge of almost every subject. Bob will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, shipmate and friend. He will be deeply missed.
Left to cherish his memory is: wife, Terri Fenske; daughter, Tami Culver and husband Steven; son, Robert Fenske Jr.; daughter, Staci Calmbacher and husband Devin; two grandchildren Bailei and Parker; three sisters: Meri Fenske Ruiz, Carrie Geske and Leona Fenske and a brother, Tony Brett
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday November 9th, 2022 at Albert G. Horton Jr, Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Glioblastoma Foundation, the email to place on the donation is terrifenske@gmail.com
There will also be a Celebration of Life for Bob Friday, November 11th, 2022 from 1-5pm at: 5201 Kennebeck Ave Norfolk VA 23513
Please check on Facebook, or message Staci or Terri for details.
Service
Graveside Service
Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery
5310 Milners Rd, Suffolk, VA 23434
November 9, 2022
2:00pm
Celebration of Life
Private Residence
5201 Kennebeck Ave Norfolk VA 23513
November 11, 20221:00pm - 5:00pm
While it is a sad day to here of your loss. Know that Bob’s memories live on in the thousands of men and women he worked with in the navy. He made us all better people. We were blessed to know him.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Bob’s family! I was lucky enough to have served with him for a couple of tours. I consider him a shipmate and, more importantly, a nuke brother. He will be missed, but never forgotten. Fair winds and following seas, my friend.
So deeply sorry for you all. What a full beautiful life Bob had and leaves behind a legacy of love with his family and friends. Prayers for you all the love and memories help you in your time ahead. Love, Tammy
My thoughts are with you all. May Bobs memory be a blessing to everyone who knew him.
Condolences to Bobs family. I remember him from my short time in the Navy on the USS D. D. Eisenhower. It was an honor to know him and consider him a friend. Rest In Peace Reactor Bob!
Bob was definitely one of our favorite Chiefs down in the trenches. Very knowledgeable and supportive when we erred. I enjoyed working with him very much and wish his family well during this trying time. Fair winds and following seas my friend!
Bob was one of greatest influences in my life. He combined intelligence with wisdom, discipline with understanding, and work with play. Bob was always there to explain the difficult concept and to work through the tough issue. And Bob had a very balanced zeal for life, devoted to his family before all else. Getting to know Terri better, I truly felt their incredible love for each other. This very November is declared as National Family Caregivers Month by the president, and how fitting to also remember Terri and how supportive and loving she’s been through their marriage, especially the last couple years as they fought through Bob’s brain cancer together. Love to all the Fenske family and my deepest condolences on their loss. Bob will long be remembered by all the lives he so graciously touched.
Bob was a great guy. I always enjoyed his company. I served with him aboard the Ike where he endured my endless shenanigans. I really wish I could’ve got to see him again. I really miss him.
I am so sorry to hear that Bob is gone. He was a mentor and friend, and he was always right. One of the very best among us, gone too soon.
I love you my brother you will be truly missed.
Tony Brett