Obituary of John S. Fenno

Mr. John S. Fenno, 84, of Garlock Street, Canajoharie, New York, died Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at St. Johnsville Nursing Home. Born on March 1, 1926, he was the son of Jesse Fenno and Sarah Starkweather Fenno. He was a graduate of Dartmouth College, class of 1948 with a MBA from Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth in 1949. Mr. Fenno has been a local area resident since 1963, previously residing in the Midwest. Mr. Fenno worked for Beech-Nut starting in 1963. He then went on to work for several area hospitals until his retirement. He served for the US Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Reformed Church of Canajoharie. Mr. Fenno was a founding member, with his wife, of Mid-County Volunteer Ambulance Service, serving for 25 years. He was also a member of the Fort Rensselaer Club, Otsego Sailing Club, and the National Ski Patrol. He enjoyed sailing, skiing and woodworking. Mr. Fenno is survived by his wife of 62 years, Grace Christopherson Fenno of Canajoharie, NY; 3 sons, J. Christopher Fenno and his wife Joan of Ann Arbor, MI, Daniel Fenno of Epping, NH, Nathan Fenno of Cooperstown, NY; 2 grandsons, Jacob and Jesse Fenno; 2 brothers, H. Lincoln Fenno, Stephen Fenno; as well as several nieces and nephews.