Duane E. Feltmeyer's Obituary
Duane E. Feltmeyer, age 52, of Marion, AR, formerly of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019 8:39 p.m. in Methodist University Hospital, Memphis, TN.
Duane was born on November 21, 1966 in Granite City, IL, a son to Leroy E. and Karen S. (Harrison) Feltmeyer. He married Rita Fortman on November 12, 1993 in Wickliffe, KY and she survives. Duane served his country in the United State Marine Corps. He worked for FedEx as an avionics technician, electrician and mechanic for nearly twenty years. Duane was a member of the Marion Church of Christ, Marion, AR. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, hunting, fishing, flying his airplane, and was an avid Memphis Tiger fan and supporter.
Survivors include his wife, Rita Feltmeyer of Foley, AL; four children, Debbie (David) Milburn of Lenzburg, IL; Douglas Kueker of Memphis, TN; Desiree Feltmeyer of Foley, AL and Duane Feltmeyer II of Foley, AL; parents, Leroy and Karen Feltmeyer of Pinckneyville, IL; three granddaughters; one sister, Melissa (Bill) Brostmeyer of Tamaroa, IL; two brothers, Billy (Shelley) Feltmeyer of Pinckneyville, IL and Damon (Jill) Feltmeyer of Tamaroa, IL; and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents; and a niece, Amanda Brostmeyer.
Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. with Greg Beall officiating. Interment will be in Campbell Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL.
Visitation will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and again on Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to Civil Air Patrol 99th Composite Squadron, West Memphis, AR.
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