Eugene Fehl

Eugene Courtney Fehl went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, at Butler Memorial Hospital after a battle with COVID-19.

Born Aug. 6, 1935, he was the son of the late Ira Fehl and Helen (Courtney) Fehl Barnes, and stepson of Karl Barnes. He graduated in 1953 from Butler High School, proudly served four years in the U.S. Navy, then retired from Armco Steel after 35 years.

He married the love of his life, Carol Robinson, on Oct. 18, 1958. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Scott (Debbie) Fehl; daughter, Shelbi (Rick) Hackett; four grandchildren, Brandon, Brent, Holli and Kyle; and eight great-grandchildren, Braedyn, Lucy, Brooks, Lili, Brighton, Everli, Audri and Levi. Gene loved his family and was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bill Fehl.Gene quietly enjoyed serving at Pine Valley Bible Camp, building houses for underprivileged families, and volunteering, behind the scenes, at church. He enjoyed wintering in Florida, Gospel concerts and his shanty in the woods.His humor and firm belief in serving God were most certainly gifts from glory. He knew he was a son of the King and was not going to live on this Earth forever but would one day be called home to be with the Lord, whom he served so faithfully. Gene has left behind a rich harvest of memories to cherish, honor and emulate.Fehl — Private service for immediate family only due to the COVID pandemic for Eugene Courtney Fehl, who died Friday, Oct. 8, 2021.Arrangements are under the direction of Raisley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 387 Main St., Prospect.In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Pine Valley Bible Camp, 504 Chapel Drive, Elwood City, PA 16117.Please visit www.raisleyfuneralhome.com to leave an online tribute.