Frank J. Feister

1933 - 2023

Frank J Feister

September 22, 1933 - November 22, 2023

Ft. Worth, Texas - Frank Feister left Ft. Worth, TX at the age of 90 on November 22, 2023 to join his wife of 68 years, Mary Kristina Ostling Feister, in heaven. Frank had four daughters, all of which survived him: Cherie Hanley, Lori Beckum, Melisa Fahmi, and Rosemary Huckabay. He is also survived by six grandchildren: Geoffrey Helstrom, Nathan Beckum, Eric Fahmi, Amy Ormord, Slayton Cruickshank, and Austin Cruickshank and three grandsons: Sebastian Helstrom, Alexander Helstrom, and Gabriel Helstrom.

He was born in Ely, Nevada on September 22, 1933 to Frank and Frances Feister, grew up in Waldport, OR, and was a longtime resident of Ft. Worth, TX. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean war and received numerous metals including: Silver Star, Purple Heart, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Metal, Korean Service, United Nations Service, National Defense Service, and Good Conduct.

Much of his career was as a corporate pilot for business jet owners, then as a Boeing 777 flight instructor at American Airlines for 20 years before retiring.

Frank served as a deacon and elder in several churches and was active at Lake Country Church until his health declined. He was a Christian and enjoying sharing the gospel with others.