William J. "Bill" Fenske's obituary , Passed away on December 17, 2025 in New Ulm, Minnesota

William J. "Bill" Fenske

May 8, 1934 - December 17, 2025 (91 years old)

New Ulm, Minnesota

William J. "Bill" Fenske's obituary , Passed away on December 17, 2025 in New Ulm, Minnesota

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William J. "Bill" Fenske

May 8, 1934 - December 17, 2025 (91 years old)

New Ulm, Minnesota

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William J. Fenske Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on December 17, 2025, at the age of 91, William J. Fenske of New Ulm, Minnesota passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William J. Fenske to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Egbert Fenske (Bert) and Edna Fenske (Polly); and his granddaughter Ashley Elizabeth Wass. He is survived by: his wife Mary Lou Fenske (Schmitz); his children, Jeff Fenske (Caren), Toni Breu (Tom), Kimberly Wass (Glen) and Scott Fenske (Mary); his grandchildren, Amanda, Nicholas, Rachel, Lisa, Leslie, Michael, Kate and Justin; and his great grandchildren, Madilynn, Nash, Arlo and Ava.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to the NUACS Capital Campaign or The Way of the Cross.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Minnesota Valley Funeral Homes



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Dec 26

Visitation

Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – North Chapel
218 N Broadway St, New Ulm, MN 56073

Sat

Dec 27

Visitation

St. Mary's Catholic Church
417 S Minnesota St, New Ulm, MN 56073

Sat

Dec 27

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Mary's Catholic Church
417 S Minnesota St, New Ulm, MN 56073

Sat

Dec 27

Graveside service

New Ulm Catholic Cemetery

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