George Henry Feilmeier
HARTINGTON — George Henry Feilmeier, 93, Hartington, died Nov. 5, 2021, surrounded by his sons and daughters, at Avera Majestic Bluffs, Yankton, S.D.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Nov. 20, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Hartington, with Rev. Owen Korte officiating.
Burial will be at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Hartington.
Pallbearers will be Patrick Frank, Chris Climer, Matthew Frank, Doug Stearns, Taylor Fluent, Stuart Sucha, Austin Feilmeier and Nate Feilmeier.
Visitation will be 3-5 p.m., Nov. 19, at the church, with a vigil service at 5 p.m. at the church. Visitation will continue at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, at the church.
Arrangements are under the direction of Wintz Funeral Home, Hartington.
George was born June 8, 1928, in Hartington, to John and Wilhelmina (Wieseler) Feilmeier. George’s mother died when he was 13 years old. When he was 15 years old, John married Adeline (Sudbeck) who was the “special angel” to the family. George grew up in Hartington and attended Holy Trinity Grade School through the eighth grade. George married Loraine Noecker Aug. 26, 1952, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Bow Valley. They raised their seven children on a farm east of Hartington.
He was an active member of his church, including the Knights of Columbus and his community.
He loved the land and his 50 years of farming, along with many excursions in the surrounding rural communities and states. He was very interested in the progression of farming, as well as the history of agriculture from the time he was young. Every trip was an adventure. He enjoyed his bolt business and visiting with his customers. His kids, grandkids and great-grandkids gave him as much joy as he gave to them. His favorite things included card playing, road trips, woodworking and visiting with all.
George is survived by his seven children and spouses, Kathy (Verne) Climer, South Sioux City; Dan (Bonnie), Ft. Collins, Colo.; Joni (Steve) Pier, Yankton, S.D.; Christie Sucha, Lincoln; Peggy (John) Frank, Yankton, S.D.; Rick (MaryAnn), Mission Viejo, Calif.; and Karla (Todd) Fluent, Lincoln; 21 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Jerome, Harold (MaryGay), Chuck (Bev); and seven sisters, Wilhelmina Boecker, Ann (Jay) Walz, Agnes Hochstein, Alice Klug Yeager, Charlene (Dennis)Meyer, Ruthie Heine, and Linda (Dale) Trenhaile.