This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bachsus Surnames: FENSKE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8564/mb.ashx Message Board Post: August J. FENSKE Dies, Retired Cabinet Maker. August J. Fenske, 83, a resident of Grand Rapids for 28 years, died Tuesday at his home, 339 Myrtle st., NW. FENSKE was born in Germany and came to northern Michigan when 16 years old. He worked for various lumber concerns in Manistee for 37 years. After moving to Grand Rapids he became an employee of the Grand Rapids Chair company as a cabinet maker, a position which he held until his retirement 15 years ago. Surviving are his wife, five sons, three daughters, 13 grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. The body was removed to the Alt mortuary. Source: Grand Rapids Herald (Michigan); Weds, 16 November 1938; Page 3. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.