San Joaquin County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Fehling, Donald E. March 25, 2005
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The Record  March 29, 2005
Lodi
Donald E. Fehling 
April 19, 1938 - March 25, 2005

Donald E. Fehling was 66 when he won his battle over cancer and went to our 
Lord on Friday, March 25, 2005, Good Friday. He died at home surrounded by his 
loving family. He was born April 19, 1938 in French Camp to John and Katherine 
Fehling. Don attended Davis School in Morada and graduated from Lodi High 
School in 1957. He was active in FFA, football and baseball. He was inducted 
into the Lodi Sports Hall of Fame in 1985 for being part of the 1955 Lodi 
Legion Baseball team. He later continued his love for sports by coaching Little 
League and Babe Ruth Baseball in Morada. After high school Don served his 
country in the 118th Ordinance Co. of the 75 Ordinance Battallion of the 
California National Guard. He was employed with the Agriculture Department of 
San Joaquin County and retired in 1997 after 35 years of service. Don was an 
avid hunter, fisherman and enjoyed playing golf with his friends and family. He 
loved the outdoors and spent many pleasurable moments observing wildlife and 
traveling with his wife throughout the United States and Europe. He loved Idaho 
as his second home and shared it with his brother John. He was a loving and 
cherished husband, wonderful father, devoted grandfather and endearing brother 
and faithful friend. Don was loved and respected by all that new him.
He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Patricia Fehling and children, 
Katherine Okazaki (Rick) of Lodi, Donald Fehling, Jr. (Mayra) of Arizona, Tina 
Morones (Frank) of Stockton and Elaine Fehling of Stockton; Don was blessed 
with 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. In addition, he is survived by 
his brother, John Fehling (Irene) and sister, Carol Reiswig (Billie) and 
numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and 
Katherine Fehling and sister, Evelyn Hohe. In lieu of flowers, contributions 
may be made to the American Cancer Society, American Diabetes, St. Michael's 
Catholic Church, St. John's Episcopal Church Building fund and Hospice of San 
Joaquin County.
Services will be held at St. Michael's Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. on 
Wednesday and committal will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park. Visitation will 
begin Monday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. continuing Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. 
until 8:00 p.m. at Lodi Funeral Home. A virtual register book may be signed at 
www.lodifuneralhome.com where memories may be shared. Lodi Funeral Home is in 
charge of the arrangements. 
 




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