Beloved husband of Sue Ann Geisler Fankhanel. Devoted father of Bobbi (Jamie), Ric (Holly) and the late Karen Cossette. Loving grandfather of Kathryn and Baron. Dear Brother of the late Delores Ebert, Buster Fankhanel, Jim Fankhanel and survived by Lois Fankhanel. Dear son of the late Paul and Julia Fankhanel. He passed away on April 18, 2014 surrounded by family at the age of 75. He was retired from the military and a retired teacher. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 2, 10 A.M. at the Menke Funeral & Cremation Center in Sun City, Arizona. Inurnment to follow at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix, Arizona at 12:30 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Valley North Sun City, 17225 N. Boswell Blvd., Sun City, AZ 85373, The Wounded Warrior Project https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org or the Hillsboro Dollars for Scholars http://hillsboro.dollarsforscholars.org
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Farewell Butch. I’ll miss you.
May your journey to Heaven be swift and true – And may the Peace, Joy and Love that you gave in this life be reflected Nine Fold in your next.
With Love,
Michael C. Page
Sue, Good be with you at this challenging time. You, Butch, family and friends will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs, Joyce Greer Kish
Sue, As you may know my husband of 50 years passed away on December 31, 2013 so I know how you must be feeling. Even though I’m still working and busy every day, I miss him every day. I hope you have friends and family around to fill your days and nights. They can help but never take the place of a husband. Take care. I hope to get to see you again at another reunion. Our ranks are dwindling! Love Jan
I SUE, WAS SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT BUTCH, I’LL MISS HIS JOKES AND LAUGH. GOOD FRIEND. I’LL MISS HIM. I KNOW BOB FILLS BAD. HE REALLY LIKED BUTCH. I’AM THINKING ABOUT YOU ALL THE TIME.AND PRAYING FOR YOU. TAKE CARE. LOVE YA BARB.
Sue, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. We still talk of our wonderful visit with you and Butch a few years ago. I asked David S to give you hug from us as he will be attending the funeral. We are so sorry we will not be able to be with you on Friday, but we will be with you in spirit.
We send our Love and Hugs John & Donna
Dear Sue;
You and the kids are ever in our prayers as you go through this difficult time. We are sure that the “old soldier” has saluted his commander and has been admitted into the arms of the Lord.
Sue and Mike Page
I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of Butch. I’m thinking about you and the family. I’ve sent a card in the mail. The email address above is my nieces. You may contact me at that address if you need to.
All my love,
Diane Kvitne
Dear Sue and Family,
We just learned about you losing Butch in April. I received an email today from Greg Engler, who had received a notice from his aunt. I know we lost touch after you folks moved to Az, but believe me when I say you and Butch were in our thoughts and memories over the years. Although it has been several months since your loss, we want you to know our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Steve and Becky