Robert Fehringer

Robert Fehringer, age 78 of Peetz, CO passed away Monday afternoon, May 20, 2013 at the Sterling Living Center in Sterling, CO.

Rosary Services will be held at 6:00 P.M., Thursday evening May 23rd with Deacon Ron Michieli officiating. Mass Services will be at 11:00 A.M., Friday, May 24th with Father Robert Wedow officiating. Both services will be in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Peetz. Burial will follow Mass Services in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be Thursday from 1-4:00 P.M. at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made in Robert’s name to Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

You may view Robert’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at HYPERLINK “http://www.gehrigstittchapel.com” http://www.gehrigstittchapel.com.

Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Robert’s care and funeral arrangements.

Robert John Fehringer, the son of Victor and Barbara (Wieser) Fehringer, was born on February 24, 1935 at Peetz. He graduated from Peetz High School in 1953. Robert served his country in the United States Army from 1957 until his Honorable Discharge in 1959. On August 28, 1965, Robert was united in marriage to Rita Gerk at Iliff, CO. He was a longtime employee of the Egging Company and was well known for his ability to fix or build just about anything. He was an invaluable asset to the local farmers and the town of Peetz with his handyman skills.

Robert was a member of the Peetz Fire Department, the Peetz Town Board, the Knights of Columbus and Scared Heart Parish Council.

Survivors include: daughter: Kristine Burns of Peetz and her children: Jared, Nichole, Morgan and Jennifer; son: Matthew Fehringer and wife Kris of Parker, CO and their children: Kyle, Cody and Jamison; son: Michael Fehringer and wife Kerri of Aurora, CO and their children: Maxwell, Braeden, Kaleigh and Maddi; daughter: Carrie Fehringer of Kersey, CO and her son Bryce; (3) sisters: Isabelle Volden and husband Pete of North Platte, NE, Anna Mae Curtis of Peetz and Mary Lou DeWeese and husband Robert of Delores, CO; (3) brothers: Melvin Fehringer and wife JoAnn of American Falls, ID, Leonard Fehringer and wife Harriet of Aurora, CO and Paul Fehringer and wife Peggy of Peetz; (1) sister-in-law: Dorothy Fehringer of Denver and numerous extended family members and friends.

Robert was preceded in death by his wife Rita on June 6, 2012, (2) brothers: Linus and David Fehringer, (1) sister: Viola Hartley and her husband Robert, (1) brother-in-law: Cecil A. Curtis and (1) grandson: Kade Fehringer.