Arthur W. "Bill" Fobell, 78, Enjoyed Baseball & Gardening

Bill was born in Chesterland on December 14, 1933, a son of the late Arthur R. and Wilma (nee Young) Fobell. He had been a member of the Tower Baptist Church.

He started a long and successful career as a meat cutter in the former Meyer Goldberg Meats store. He continued his work through several larger grocery stores, culminating in his retirement in 2001, from the Giant Eagle in Sheffield Lake.

Bill coached Little League baseball, played softball and was a former member of the Kiwanis Club. He enjoyed all levels of baseball and gardening.

Bill's desire to be of service to his community was fulfilled by a long and fruitful membership with the Masons. He joined the Masonic order in February 1967, serving as Master of Lorain Lodge # 552, in 1975, 1996, 2000, 2001 and 2002. He was a charter member and past Master of Black River Lodge # 786 in 2004, charter member of the Blue Steel Lodge # 791 in Amherst, past High Priest of the Mystic Chapter # 170 Royal Arch Masons in 1978, member of the PB Morgan Chapter # 233 Royal Arch Masons in Vermilion, member and past Illustrious Master of Lorain Council # 103 Royal and Selected Masons, Sir Knight of the Knights Templar-Lorain Comandry # 65, past president of the Lorain Masonic Fellow Craft Club, member of Day Chapter # 479 Order of Eastern Stars and a member of the Masonic High Twelve Club.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Neva J. (nee Good) Fobell, sons Jerry (Donna) Fobell of Aurora, Thomas, (Susan) Fobell of Madison, Michael Fobell of Tucson, Arizona, Christopher Fobell of Texas, a step daughter, Sharon (Wayne) Shaffer, of Killbuck, step sons Donald (Maureen) McGinnis of Columbus, Edward, (Stacy) McGinnis, of Lorain, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters Lollie, (Ken) Pauhaly of San Antonio, TX, Julie (Jim) Wood of St. Petersburg, FL, a brother Carl, (Mary Jane) Fobell of Geneva and his cat, Muffin.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Ruth Fobell, and brothers Ralph Fobell, Richard Fobell and Robert Fobell.

The F & AM Black River Lodge # 786 will hold a memorial services on Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 11:00 am in the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain followed by a Celebration of Bill's Life in the funeral home.

Burial will be private.

The family suggest that memorial contributions in Bill's memory can be made to Western Reserve Masonic Community Inc., 4931 Nettleton Road, Medina, OH 44256 or Shriners Hospital for Children, 3229 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229-3095.

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