The Fenner Farms Fund
A Legacy of Supporting Youth Sports and Recreation
Founded in 2024, the Fenner Farms Fund honors the memory of Chester “Chet” Fenner and Robert "Bob" Lukoski, two beloved grandfathers whose passion for sports and the Ripon community left an indelible mark on generations of young athletes.
Bob and Chet were deeply involved in Ripon sports. From coaching little league, to bringing turf to Ingalls Field, or simply never missing a game, their unwavering commitment to providing opportunities for kids to play, grow, and thrive through athletics was an inspiration to all who knew them.
Chet Fenner
Bob Lukoski
Today, the Fenner family continues this legacy by raising funds for youth sports and recreation programs in Ripon through the Fenner Farms Fund. The goal is to give local kids the same enriching experiences that shaped the Fenner family.
The fund will support organizations like Ripon Youth Baseball & Softball, Ripon Youth Football, the Ripon Backboard Club, Ripon Tiger & Redhawk Athletics, and many more - fostering fitness, skill development, teamwork, discipline, and perseverance.
By encouraging active lifestyles from a young age, the fund nurtures lasting friendships, cherished memories and a lifelong love for sports, just as Bob and Chet did.
