Kenneth Linger Fenstermacher, 96, a resident of Philippi, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, in the WV Caring Hospice Facility in Elkins.
Ken was born Jan. 22, 1924, in McWhorter, a son of the late Henry Clay and Nancy Ruth (Currence) Fenstermacher.
Ken was united in marriage on Nov. 30, 1946, to the Love of his life, Iva Jean (Manley) Fenstermacher, who preceded him in death on Oct. 2, 2007.
Ken graduated from Philippi High School class of 1943.
Ken and Jean have three daughters, Kenna Jean (Fenstermacher) Wright and husband, Samuel, Nancy Joan (Fenstermacher) Disbennett and late husband, Gary, and Robin Rebecca (Fenstermacher) Delaney; seven grandchildren, Wendy (Wright) Owens and husband, Brad, Chad Wright, Justin Shaffer and wife, Sara, Tyson Disbennett, Benjiman Varner and wife, Kayla, Brody (Disbennett) Polley and husband, Justin, Darby Disbennett and Jocelyn Bartmess; six great grandchildren, Cassidy Owens, Lucus Wright, Reid Owens, Cade Owens, Alexa Shaffer and Nate Shaffer; and several nieces and nephews
Ken was preceded in death by one brother, Richard Fenstermacher; and one sister, Estleen Fenstermacher Smith and husband, Oscar.
Ken joined the US Army on March 15, 1943, and assigned to the Med Det 148 Engr BN as a surgical technician, landing on Normandy Beach on the 3rd Day. Ken retired as a Federal Mine Worker in 1982. Ken was a 50- year member with many organizations, Philippi United Methodist Church, Order of Eastern Star Philippi Chapter 41, Grand Lodge of Masons of WV, Bigelow Lodge 52 AF & AM, Grand Chapter Royal Arch Mason 39 32nd Degree and American Legion Belington Post 96.
Ken was an avid golfer belonging to the Barbour County Country Club. Ken also enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and working around the house.
Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home and Crematory 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi, on Tuesday, Dec. 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday, Dec. 16, from noon to 1 p.m., the service house with Pastor Rick Price officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery, graveside rites will be conducted by Bigelow Lodge 52 AF & AM and military honors will be accorded.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be made to WV Caring Hospice House, 169 Diamond St. Elkins, WV 26241. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.wrightfuneral homeservices.com.
