Clair Dwight Fennell

Clair Dwight Fennell, 83, passed away on October 29, 2025, in Omaha, NE. Born in Sioux City, Iowa, on April 5, 1942, Clair, affectionately known to family and friends as Butch, lived a life marked by dedication to service and community.
Butch graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and furthered his education at Creighton University in Omaha, NE, using GI bill to obtain a degree in education from Creighton University. He then taught PE at Carter Lake Elementary for two years. He later earned a degree in athletic training from Southeast Missouri State, which led to a rewarding career at Creighton University and Coastal Carolina, where he served as an athletic trainer.
A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Butch served from 1963 to 1967, during which he demonstrated the values of loyalty and commitment that would define both his personal and professional life.
Butch was known for his private and independent nature, yet he was always ready to lend a hand to those in need. His passion for sports was evident, especially his unwavering support for Creighton University Athletics.
Preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Bernice Fennell; brother, Raymond Mase; and sisters, Karen Waltrip and Alice Christensen, Butch leaves behind his sister, Patricia Robbins of Phoenix, AZ, and many nieces and nephews who will miss his guiding presence.
A Memorial Mass will be held at Corpus Christi Parish, Our Lady of Carter Lake site, on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 5:30pm. A reception will follow the mass. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the VA Medical Center in Omaha, NE, in honor of Butch’s service and dedication. Butch’s legacy of kindness and resilience will continue to inspire all who knew him.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Clair Dwight Fennell, please visit our flower store.