Joshua (Josh) David Fennen, 13 of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at Little Sioux Scout Ranch in Little Sioux, Iowa, living his dream. Josh was born in Littleton, Colorado, August 20, 1994. He was an 8th grade honor student at Andersen Middle School and was looking forward to 9th grade at Millard South High School. Josh, a member of Boy Scout Troop 331, achieved the rank of Life on his road to Eagle. He was a member of the Order of the Arrow and was a Den Chief of Pack 331, mentoring dozens of Cub Scouts and inspiring them to fulfill their dreams of becoming an Eagle Scout. His latest adventure was to better his leadership skills with his friends at the Pahuk Pride Leadership Camp.
Josh had touched many lives throughout his short, yet very memorable life. By now he already has a new patrol and is off on a new adventure in heaven. Heaven now has the best Senior Patrol Leader.
Josh had many hobbies, skateboarding, electronics, archery, art, model and Live Steam railroading. Josh lived every moment as if it were a new adventure. He was not only a go-getter in his life, but was also a go-giver. Giving everything he had into his life, family, friends and community.
Josh is survived by: his loving parents, Charles and Dorothy Fennen of Omaha, Nebraska; sisters, Erika L. Fennen of Omaha, Cranesa Fennen of Creedmore, North Carolina; grandparents, Gayle and Janet Weeren of Burton, Charles and Cheryl Fennen of San Antonio; uncles and aunts, DeArmond J. Fennen, Gary R. Fennen, Leslie Weeren, Kelly and Cary Stowe, Bill and Jean Stuve, Dave and Betty McKern, Carol Stuve, Steve and Peggy Witmer, Kay Zhorne, Allice Stuve, John and Cindy Stuve; and many cousins.
He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents Frederick W. and Mary M. Stuve.
Visitation with the Fennen family will be Tuesday, June 17, 2008 from 6- 8 p.m. in Brenham Memorial Chapel.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 18 at 10 a.m. in St. John United Church of Christ, Burton with Mr. Greg Felder, associate pastor, officiating. Internment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: US Bank, 5222 S. 136th Omaha, NE 68137 c/o Josh Fennen Troop 331 Memorial Fund.
I am one of Josh's aunts on his mother's side of the family. One day in Walmart shopping for fabric (Des Moines) a lady came up to me and said, "I just have to tell you this: you have one of the most courteous young boys I have ever met! He is such a gentleman." I told her thanks, never knowing what is was that Josh had said or done for her......that was simply the way Josh was. My heart breaks knowing I won't get to see him grow up... to watch....and hear...all the wonderful things he would do. My sister (Josh's mom) died the Sunday after Thanksgiving in 2011 from cancer. To this day, I think her soul was wounded so deeply by what happened to Josh.
