Mr Robert "Bob" Fehler
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Mr Robert "Bob" Fehler

  • May 16, 1926 - February 7, 2012
  • Hot Springs, Arkansas
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“I am so sorry to hear about your loss Ellen. He was a great guy and so nice to Lloyd. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. ”
1 of 8 | Posted by: Vera Vest and family - AR

“I have so many fun stories of Bob! When my siblings and I were little he used to bribe us to be quiet. We weren't very good at that :) He lived a...Read More » ”
2 of 8 | Posted by: Elesea - Fort Worth, TX

“I was blessed to have Bob in my life starting as a young girl. I do and will always cherish my memories of us walking horse tracks and golf courses...Read More » ”
3 of 8 | Posted by: Jan Barfield - Belleville, IL

“Very Nice. I've loved sharing his story with people. ”
4 of 8 | Posted by: Jerri - Chandler, AZ - friend

“I loved him!!!! ”
5 of 8 | Posted by: Glenna Muldoon - Hot Springs, AR

“Bob was one of a kind. We will sure miss his funny sense of humor. I'm so thankful that he cared so much for my mom (Ellen). ”
6 of 8 | Posted by: Shannon Johnson and Family

“Ellen and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Hughie & Mary Lambert ”
7 of 8 | Posted by: Mary Lambert - Hot Springs, AR

“Bob Fehler was always there when I began working as a teller handing out the window assignments when you came to work. He always made each teller...Read More » ”
8 of 8 | Posted by: Mary Jo Zullo - Hot Springs, AR


Robert Lee Fehler of Hot Springs, a much-loved Marine veteran who fought in WWII, passed away February 7, 2012 at The Pines Nursing and Rehab. He was born May 16, 1926 to Herman and Matilda (McKinney) Fehler. He was predeceased by his parents and his daughter, Catherine. He is survived by his wife of 32 years Ellen (Fendley) Fehler; his son Robin Lee Fehler; sister Barbara Cecil; brother Herman Fehler; nieces, nephews and extended family; and a myriad of friends associated with horse racing across the country.

Bob fought in the Pacific battle grounds of Guadalcanal, Bougainville, Guam and Iwo Jima. He was proud to say he was on the island at the famous flag raising on Mt. Suribachi. He was associated with Oaklawn Jockey Club since 1959.

Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Gross Funeral Home and a memorial service will be planned for a later date. The family would like to thank The Pines caregivers and Dierksen's Hospice Care.

Bob's favorite charities include the Humane Society, DAV, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and PVA.

Memorial services will be held at Oaklawn Jockey Club Chapel on Monday March 12, 2012 at 6 p.m. with Chaplin Rich Heffington officiating.