Francis J. “Pete” Feldmann, 81, of Highland, died July 9, 2024, at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland.

He was born on Nov. 7, 1942, in Aviston, 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 Oct. 2, 1965, in Columbia.  

He retired from American Steel Foundries payroll dept. in Granite City with 30-plus 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-plus years, played in horseshoe leagues and served as president for 10-plus 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.

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

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 and 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.

Visitation is 4-7 p.m. July 17 at Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, and  9-10 a.m. July 18 at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland.

A funeral service will follow visitation at the church with Rev. Pat Jakel officiating.

Interment will be at Highland City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Highland Youth Sports Advisory Commission.