In Memory

	Merv Alvin Fichtner

	January 27, 1924 to August 23, 2005
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	He was a teacher for La Quinta from 1964 to 1984. He taught typing, general business and other courses. He was a World War II veteran serving through most of the war and was a decorated veteran of the Normandy invasion.
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	He was born in Galena Kansas and he died in Westminster California. He was married to Colleen and had one son, Dwight.

In Memoriam

Thinking about you on the eve of Veterans Day Mr. Fichtner. Thank You for your service in World War Two.

James Turner
11/10/2012

I apologize for the long overdue Thank you,for not letting me flunk out of typing class just becasue I broke my hand. I still remember you going to that cabinet and getting the book out Learning to type, with one hand. You said" If you wont quit on me, I wont Quit on you, Deal? thank you for believing in me and knowing I would need this skill later in life, God Bless you.

Raymond Standing Bear
11/19/2011

I am sorry to hear of your passing and wanted to say that I am glad to have had you as an Instructor Sir ! Class of 70`

Lawrence Stice
11/3/2011

Hey Mr.Fichtner, I was thinking about you and Mrs. Fichtner today. Today is Halloween, I sure miss those Halloweens when you and my dad used to sit outside and watch the kids go by. You two would sit out there for hours,and I would just sit there and listen to all the stories you guys told.That was alot of fun. We all miss you.

James Turner
10/31/2011

I took typing in the 12th grade to get enough credits to graduate. I sat in class that was all female and I thought I would die of embarasement. Little did I know that knowing how to type in a world without Computers would be agreat asset! Thank you Mr Fichtner. Bill Wilson Asst. Fire Chief Disneyland Resort

Bill Wilson
10/27/2011

Merv Fichtner was my Typing 1 teacher. He is the only guy I ever saw type 80 wpm on a typewriter. I think I read that he had a phd in Business. He never told his students that he took part in the Normandy invasion back in 1944. Mr. Fichtner had a very strong speaking voice and could project his voice very well in my opinion.

Edwin K. Shoemaker
10/10/2011

So sad to hear you`ve left us. Mr. Fichtner, you are La Quinta High School. Thank you for your inspiration and for your service to this country. You are a hero on so many levels. God must be so proud. Rest easy you`ve earned it.

Chris Santos, U.S.M.C
5/18/2011

You were not only a great teacher Mr. Fichtner,you were a great neighbor and friend.

James Turner
10/15/2010

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