Dr. Richard Daniel Fehlenberg

Macon-Dr. Richard Daniel Fehlenberg passed away Monday, November 30, 2009 at his home after an extended illness. He was the son of Hugo and Helen Fehlenberg. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00PM on Sunday, December 6, 2009 at Mulberry Street United Methodist Church with the Reverend Tommy Martin officiating. Burial will be private in Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be between 4:00-6:00PM on Saturday, December 5, 2009 in the Chapel of Hart's at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road. Dr. Fehlenberg was born March 29, 1927 in St. Louis, MO. He attended St. Louis University before joining the U.S. Army during WWII. Following his discharge, he graduated from Union College in Lincoln, NE. Dr. Fehlenberg graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1957. He completed his internship at Glendale Adventist Hospital in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Fehlenberg maintained a private practice in Los Angeles for over twenty years. He served as chief of staff at two Los Angeles hospitals and was a Charter Diplomat of the American Academy of Family Physicians. In 1983, Dr. Fehlenberg moved to Macon GA and joined the faculty at Mercer University School of Medicine. He served as a full-time faculty member until 1999 and continued as a part-time member until 2007. Along with maintaining a family practice at Mercer Health Systems and directing the Community Office Practice and Clinical Skills Programs, Dr. Fehlenberg tutored in Biomedical Problems. He was most proud, however, of his work recruiting the network of sponsoring physicians for the University's Community Science program. This program sent students out to observe doctors in rural parts of the state, thereby developing graduates more likely to respond to the need for physicians in rural Georgia. Dr. Fehlenberg visited every county in the state recruiting doctors to participate in the program. He deeply believed in the mission of Mercer's School of Medicine: to supply physicians in rural and underserved parts of Georgia. Earlier this year, Dr. Fehlenberg was named Associate Professor Emeritus of Community Medicine, Mercer University School of Medicine. Dr. Fehlenberg was a Life Member of the Loma Linda University School of Medicine Alumni Association. He was a member of the Mulberry Street United Methodist Church and the Joy Sunday School Class. Richard was a loving and devoted husband, a wonderful father and friend to many. He was known to always greet you with a huge smile and handshake, and sometimes a corny joke. Throughout his life, he enjoyed classical music, playing the piano, sailing, travel and baseball. Dr. Fehlenberg was predeceased by his parents Hugo and Helen Fehlenberg and his son Michael Anthony Fahey. He is survived by his wife Jane Fehlenberg, his five children: Steven Fehlenberg, Judy Johnson, Lisa Havell, Stacy Fehlenberg and Kevin Fehlenberg. He is also survived by his seven grandchildren: Amanda Fehlenberg, Brooke Fehlenberg, Amy Johnson, Amber Andersen, Alise Johnson, Hannah Havell and Cole Havell. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Macon Outreach at Mulberry. Online register is located at www.hartsmort.com. Hart's Mortuary and Crematory at the Cupola has charge of arrangements.