Herman C.

Fehl

Herman C. Fehl passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital at the age of 87. Herman Fehl was born in Pittsburg Pennsylvania on March 1, 1934.

Dad had an interesting work history and hard work was part of DNA:
His first job was a grocery delivery boy and he did get promoted up to produce.
He developed his love of golf while working as a caddy in his teens.
He later, at the age of 17 went on to join the US Airforce.
He believed in education and obtained both his bachelors and masters degree while balancing a full time job and family.
For his final career he chose to work as a County Director here in San Benito, focused on community improvement.
But Dad was so much more than just his work

 Dad could relate to people from all walks of life. He was an empathetic man. He valued character over pedigree. And he was no cynic. He looked for the good in each person – and usually found it.

 He showed us what it means to be a wonderful father, grandfather, and great grand-father. He was firm in his principles and supportive as we began to seek our own ways. He encouraged and comforted, but never steered. We tested his patience – we know Jim did – but he always responded with the great gift of unconditional love.

 One of the biggest lessons we acquired from Dad - the value of hard work both in career and in relationships.He woke up every day, put on his shoes, and went to work to provide for our family. We could count on one hand how many times Dad was sick. Although Dad may never have said it out loud, we know that he was truly proud of his children and the way we all have grown up.Family was important to Dad.

Mom and Dad celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary last November. Every day of his marriage, Dad demonstrated to us what it meant to be a great husband. He married his sweetheart. He adored her. He laughed and cried with her. He was dedicated to her. Dad worked diligently for years to ensure that Mom would be OK even if he weren't around anymore.

Dad lived a long and happy life, and only succumbed to ill health right at the very end

It's difficult to imagine him not being around and we are not sure how we will all cope.

As we gather here today to remember and commemorate his life, lets bid him farewell as we mourn the loss of a lively, dignified soul.

A soul that brought joy and fulfilment to many, and whose legacy will live on forever.

The service will be on Monday, May 10, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home.