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Michael Fenner

Feb. 2, 2002-May 20, 2020

Michael Chad Fenner,

18, a beloved son, brother,

grandson, uncle and

friend, died on May 20th,

2020.

Michael was born in

Whitehall, PA on Febru-

ary 2, 2002 to Chad

Fenner and Nancy

(Schmidt) Cena. He spent

his youth in Minot and at-

tended Roosevelt Elemen-tary, Erik Ramstad Middle

School and was a member

of the Minot High School

graduating class of 2020.

Michael was an active

member of the Minot

Soccer Association and

Minot Magic FC. He had

traveled with teams the

past five years of his life

and spent the last year as

a goalkeeper for the South

Dakota United, All-star

Travel Team. Michael also

excelled in his auto

mechanics class at Minot

High. He appreciated cars

and planned to focus his

studies on diesel mechan-

ics at the North Dakota

State College of Science in

Wahpeton.

Michael was also very

active in the Minot Re-

creation Department along

with his father, and could

always be seen by his

side, score keeping or

watching Dad keep the

teams in line. He eventu-

ally came to work for the

Department, just like his

Dad, groundskeeping and

preparing the fields

around town.

Michael grew up with

two amazing parents that

always made sure he did

the right thing. From his

Dad, he learned patience

and the virtue of a steady

hand. From his Mom, he

learned to love fiercely

and unconditionally. He

knew the value of a hard

day’s work, and always

helped, even if sometimes

a little begrudgingly. He

grew into an amazing

leader, and lifted up

everyone that was for-

tunate enough to be in his

life.

Michael touched many

lives in his short time on

this Earth. There wasn’t a

person he wouldn’t

befriend, even if in a

small way. He was caring,

kind, and always knew

how to bring a smile to

your face. His presence

would light up a room,

especially because he nev-

er shied away from telling

a good (or bad) joke.

Michael was wise

beyond his years, quick

witted, and loved to de-

bate. He was stubborn,

but also humble enough

to admit when he was

wrong. He was also caring

enough to hold others to

this high standard, which

helped make the world

around him a better place.

Michael is survived by:

his mother and father; si-

blings Zachery, Nicholis

and Steevie; grandparents

Sheryl Fenner, Minot,

ND, Catherine Schmidt,

Carteret, NJ and Mr. and

Mrs. Michael Schmidt,

Inverness, FL along with

numerous family

members, his niece,

several aunts and uncles

and many cousins and

friends.

Michael was preceded

in death by: his grandfa-

ther Robert Fenner and

uncles John D’Alessio and

Thomas Lipnicki.

Service to remember

Michael will be held on

Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at

2:00 p.m. at the Minot

Municipal Auditorium.

Social distancing and

capacity guidelines will

be followed for the venue.

A link to view a lives-

tream of Michael’s service

will be available at

www.thomasfamily

funeralhome.com

Public visitation will be

held at the Minot Munici-pal Auditorium on Tues-

day, May 26, 2020 from

11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

Social distancing guide-

lines will be followed. At-

tendees can access the ve-

nue via the north parking

lot of the auditorium.

Donations are requested

in lieu of flowers or gifts.

The donations will be

used to set up a Memorial

Fund in Michael’s

Memory and Remem-

brance.

Memories and con-

dolences can be shared at

www.thomasfamily

funeralhome.com.