Wendell Lawrence “Pete” Fenner, age 73, died peacefully in his home on November 14, 2012 in the company of his family. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Anita Muhoberac Fenner, his children Courtney F. Palermo (Paul), David R. Fenner (Carolina), and Lesley F. Terminie (Chad), and six grandchildren, Peyton and Cal Palermo, Sofia and Isabela Fenner, and Trevor and Trent Terminie, as well as two nephews and one niece. The second of two boys, he was preceded in death by his parents, Aline Rainey and John L. Fenner, and his brother, Terrence W. Fenner.
Born in New Orleans on April 30, 1939, he attended St. James Major Elementary, and St. Aloysius High School, where he played football, baseball, and basketball. He attended Loyola University New Orleans, pitching on the varsity baseball team, and received a Bachelor of Arts and Science in 1961. He returned to complete his Masters in Education in 1974. He served in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1963 and was discharged as a Captain. He joined the faculty of Archbishop Rummel High School in 1963, its second year of existence, and went on to hold a number of teaching, coaching, and administrative positions over the next 47 years. He is a member of the Archbishop Rummel High School Hall of Fame. In 1988 he was declared an Honorary Alumnus of the school and in 1998 was given the honor of being made an Affiliated Member of the Christian Brothers. The Christian Brothers, teachers, and staff of Archbishop Rummel have served as part of our extended family throughout these years.
He was a resident of Metairie and a parishioner of St. Angela Merici parish from 1964 to the present.
His family wishes to extend our sincere and deepest appreciation and gratitude for the many years of exceptional care and support given by Dr. Laura Brinz and all of her staff, allowing the Fenner family to enjoy his presence for many more years.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Funeral Mass in the Chapel of Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home, 3827 Canal St. on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 2:00 pm. The visitation will begin at 11:00 am and continue until service time. Interment will follow at St. Louis No.3 cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either the St. La Salle Auxiliary, 1522 Carmel Drive, Lafayette, LA 70501-5302 or the Brothers of the Sacred Heart Foundation, 4540 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans, LA 70122. Condolences may be expressed online at www.schoencanalstreet.com
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