Francis J. “Pete” Feldmann

Francis J. “Pete” Feldmann, 81, of Highland, IL, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland, IL.

He was born on November 7, 1942, in Aviston, IL, to Bernard and Leona (nee Holtgrave) Feldmann. He grew up on a farm and graduated from Aviston High School.

Pete married Sandra “Sandy” (Goeddel) on October 2, 1965, in Columbia, IL.

He retired from American Steel Foundries payroll dept. in Granite City with 30+ years and previously had worked at Olin Corporation (powder mill/explosives) in East Alton.

He enjoyed living in and being part of the community of Highland. He was a current member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1580 for 50+ years, St. Paul Catholic Church, Moose Lodge 2479. In previous years managed baseball, khoury league and softball teams including the over 40 league at the VFW and K of C for many years, bowled in leagues at Hi-Top Bowl for 40+ years, played in horseshoe leagues and served as president for 10+ years, member of the Jaycees also umpired in the past.

He enjoyed playing cards including euchre and rummy, playing slot machines, watching TV including westerns, sports, St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago White Sox, riding his scooter around town, fishing, spending time with family and friends reminiscing about the good old days and his dog Poncho was a constant companion.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Sandra “Sandy” (Goeddel) Feldmann; parents, Bernard and Leona Feldmann; siblings, Lawrence “Larry” Feldmann, Bernice (Lavern) Langhauser, Mary Ann Gent, Richard “Rich” Feldmann, Herbert “Herbie” Feldmann; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Clarence and Margaret Goeddel; sister-in-law, Joan (Robert) Lloyd; and brother-in-law, Dale Goeddel.

Pete is survived by his daughter, Cindy (Bob) Corwin of Shiloh, IL; granddaughter, Danielle (Orville “Greg” Owens) Carter; great-grandchildren, Lennox Owens, Jett Owens, and Sullivan Owens; sisters-in-law, Carol Feldmann of Aviston, IL, and Ruby Feldmann of Summerfield, IL; numerous nieces and nephews, and many loving friends.

Memorials may be made to Highland Youth Sports Advisory Commission.

Visitation: Wednesday, July 17, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL, and Thursday, July 18, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL

Funeral Service: Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 10:00 AM at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL

Clergy: Rev. Pat Jakel, Pastor

Interment: Highland City Cemetery

Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL