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Celestine VON FELDT Obituary

Age 95 of Mendota Heights, Minnesota Passed away peacefully on June 2, 2021, at home, with his wife and soul mate of over 50 years, Cindy and family by his side. Born on a farm in Blue Earth, Minnesota, Von, always an overachiever, graduated from Austin High School (lettered in four sports and was a multiple conference champion), proudly served in the Navy in WWII, and graduated from Carleton College and William Mitchell College of Law. His career path started in Fairmont, Minnesota running his family hotel and moved on to St. Paul, where he practiced law, served as President of The Summit National Bank, ending his career as President and owner of The Phalen Bank. Von was always ready to make the hard decisions. He was a proud grandpa and Bapa, voracious reader (3 papers a day), golfer (55 years at Town & Country Club), crossword puzzle addict, bridge player, and avid fan of his grandchildren and their sports teams. He was preceded in death by his parents Celestine J. and Genevieve Von Feldt. He will be dearly missed by his wife, Cindy, and children, Kevin Von Feldt, Carol (Bob Rubbelke) King, Paige (Jim) Krieger, Kerry (Bradley) Williams, Charles (Lisa) Von Feldt; grandchildren, Melissa, Lindsey, Krista, Jonathon, David, Michael, Patrick, Joseph, Maggie, Lauren, Brian, Allison, Gavin, Cora, Otto and 3 great grandchildren. Special thanks to the Allina Hospice team and Donna Norel for their wonderful, respectful care. It was Von's wish for a private service and Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery to be held at a future date.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Jun. 6, 2021.

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Steve Fenlon

June 11, 2021

Your father/husband was a wonderful man with a strong character and a loving heart. The world is less, again.

Tom Hughes

June 7, 2021

Von was one of the "old timers" when I joined T&C 31 years ago. I always enjoyed talking to him, Bob, Joe, John, George, Foreman and others. Now we are the old timers but we will always remember the ones who kept the club on solid footing.

Mary Cay Miller

June 7, 2021

Cindy, I am so sorry you have lost your soul mate. Just from reading his obituary , you could tell what an accomplished individual Von was in so many areas. He led a meaningful life. Please accept my and David´s condolences.

Liz Von Feldt

June 6, 2021

Cindy and family, you all have my sympathy at the loss of Celeste. Jerry will be there to welcome him, I'm sure. May your many memories sustain you. Love to you all.

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