Jeffrey Fenske, 64, of Oak Grove, Passes Away

The longtime heavy construction operator and union member is survived by his children and grandchildren.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:35pm

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Jeffrey Paul Fenske, a 64-year-old resident of Oak Grove, California, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 12, 2026 at his home from natural causes. Fenske, who previously lived in Lompoc, California, had retired from his work as a heavy construction operator and member of the Operating Engineers' Union. He is survived by his son, two daughters, three grandchildren, two brothers, and his significant other of 5 years.

Why it matters

Fenske's passing marks the loss of a longtime member of the Oak Grove community and a veteran of the heavy construction industry. His family and friends will gather to celebrate his life at a memorial service planned for a later date.

The details

Jeffrey Paul Fenske was born on September 1, 1961 in Santa Barbara, California to the late Paul Albert Fenske and Sandra Nelson Fenske. He was of the Catholic faith. Fenske is survived by his son Jason Fenske of Clarksville, Tennessee; his daughters Jennifer (Matthew) Reynolds of Mountain View, California and Heather Marie Fenske of San Diego, California; his three grandchildren Kendall James Fenske, Charlie Mae Fenske, and Riley Rose Reynolds; his brothers Timothy (Roberta) Fenske of Lake Wilson, Minnesota and Robert (Tammy) Fenske of Paso Robles, California; and his significant other of 5 years, Monica Butler, of Oak Grove.

  • Jeffrey Fenske passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

The players

Jeffrey Paul Fenske

A 64-year-old resident of Oak Grove, California who previously lived in Lompoc, California. He was a retired heavy construction operator and member of the Operating Engineers' Union.

Jason Fenske

Jeffrey Fenske's son, living in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Jennifer (Matthew) Reynolds

Jeffrey Fenske's daughter, living in Mountain View, California.

Heather Marie Fenske

Jeffrey Fenske's daughter, living in San Diego, California.

Monica Butler

Jeffrey Fenske's significant other of 5 years, living in Oak Grove.

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The takeaway

Jeffrey Fenske's passing marks the loss of a longtime member of the Oak Grove community and a veteran of the heavy construction industry. His family and friends will gather to celebrate his life at a memorial service planned for a later date.