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Bernard Feldpausch Obituary
St. Johns
Bernard J. Feldpausch, age 91, passed away on February 11, 2016 at home with his family by his side. He was born in Fowler on March 18, 1924 the son of Raymond and Armella (Pohl) Feldpausch. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a veteran of WWII. In 1964, Bernard founded Bees Chevy and Olds and Bees Sports. He was a Soap Box Derby coordinator and one of the main supporters in creating the St. Johns Little League Assoc. to benefit the youth of Clinton County in 1965. Bernard was a great promoter of Hazel Findlay Country Manor and co-initiated with friends the Transit Bus. He had the best honey and the biggest heart! Bernard was always looking for the person in need.
He married Adeline Smith on July 18, 1950 and she survives him. Also surviving are their children, Dave Feldpausch, Brenda (Ike) Berg, Jean (Mark) Munger, Donna (Korte) St. John, Jeff (Barb) Feldpausch, Amy (Rich) Strach, many grandchildren and great grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and cousins. Bernard was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Lorie Munch and sister, Agatha Epkey.
Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 15, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Johns, with Fr. Michael Williams presiding. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 5:00-8:00 p.m., with a rosary being prayed at 8:00 p.m., at the Osgood Funeral Home, 104 E. Cass St., St. Johns. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to Sparrow Hospice Clinton Team. The family is being served by the Osgood Funeral Homes.
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Ken Randolph
February 18, 2016
My sympathies to the Feldpausch family for your loss.
People such as your father are a true blessing for all who knew or knew of him.
My thoughts and prayers with you.
February 15, 2016
Don F
Rob Heins
February 15, 2016
Jeff,
Our thoughts,prayers and deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Rob&Derek Heins
Scott & Jerikay Loomis
February 13, 2016
To the Feldpausch family. We send our deepest condolences for your loss.
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Bill Holley
February 13, 2016
My prayers are with all of you. Bernard did much for me growing up A true mentor to me.
Joe, Adriana & Nathan Feldpausch
February 13, 2016
Our sympathies go out to Adeline and the family. May God comfort you and give you peace at this time. God bless you
Lu Anne Clark
February 13, 2016
Jean and family. I will always remember the fun we had at your house when we were at St Joes. Your dad was quite the comedian and we always felt at home. You were very lucky to have your parents and we were lucky to be able to share them. God be with you all at this time.
Mike Feldpausch
February 13, 2016
Uncle Bernard had a great sense of humor and loved people. Fabulous positive, can-do attitude and great smile. I try to emulate these traits in my life.
Dan Downing
February 12, 2016
To the Feldpausch family. We send our deepest condolences for your loss. My father Gene and Bernard worked together on many community projects together thru the years that Mom & Dad lived in St. Johns. Bernard was one of the sweetest people I have ever met with an enormous heart for the entire city of St. Johns. He was a good man and will be missed by all of us lucky enough to have known him. Dan & Ruth Downing and family.
Don and Jeanniene Smith
February 12, 2016
Sending our sympathies to you and your whole family Jeff. Sorry for your loss.
Louise/Ron Beemer
February 12, 2016
Bernard was a good friend and neighbor..
Always friendly and helpful. He sold me my first car.. Prayers to the family,
Louise (Swagart) and Ron Beemer
Tom and Judy Taylor
February 12, 2016
Our condolence sent to Jeff and the entire Feldpausch family. Bernard was a kind soul and had a big heart. He was loved and respected by many and will be missed. RIP Bernard.
February 12, 2016
Uncle B was so "Sweet" ... a true Genius! Love my Uncle B and his beautiful family. God Bless You All!
stan smith
February 11, 2016
Mr. Bee,
A man of great vision !!
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