Service Details
Services celebrating Bob’s life, with fire department & military honors, will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 6:00 pm in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home. A memorial dinner will follow. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Wednesday from 4:00 – 6:00 pm.
Mount Pleasant – Robert Joel Feest, Sr., age 80, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded with the love of his family, on Wednesday, April 20, 2022.
Robert was born in Racine on July 31, 1941 to the late Muilbert “Mel” and Adelaide (nee: Hegeman) Feest. He was a 1959 graduate of St. Catherine’s High School. Following, he faithfully served our country with US Air Force from 1959-1963. Bob was a 30-year veteran with the Mount Pleasant Fire Department, retiring as Assistant Chief in 1995. On December 24, 2006, Bob was united in marriage with Constance “Connie” Lee (nee: Cory) Feest.
Among Bob’s interests, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, his Harley-Davidson, finding that perfect bargain at a rummage sale and always looked forward to dancing a Polka. Above all, Bob loved and enjoyed being together with his entire family and circle of friends.
Surviving are his loving wife, Connie; children, Susan Marie (Lance) Porter, Robert Joel (Tamra) Feest, Jr., James Stephen (Julie) Feest, Cory (Eric) Leick, Kristin (Derek) Matson, Melissa (Matt) Lepper and Philip (Jennifer) Cooper; former wife, Joan (nee: Donaldson) Feest; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 10 brothers & sisters, Barbara (Earl) VanderWielen, Muilbert “Mel” Feest, Nancy (Leonard) Davis, Peter (Carol) Feest, Ellen (Joseph) Sinnott, Albert (Dee) Feest, JeanAnn (Dan) Kalupa, Ronald (Mary) Feest, Terrance (Arlene) Feest and Rose (Al) Coulthart; nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends – too numerous to mention all by name. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by brothers, John Feest and David (JoAnn) Feest; and sister-in-law, Marvel Feest.
Services celebrating Bob’s life, with fire department & military honors, will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 6:00 pm in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home. A memorial dinner will follow. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Wednesday from 4:00 – 6:00 pm.
Dee Allison-Feest says
Connie and Family , Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I remember the first time I met Bob. His smile, laughter and teasing will always be remembered. Bob will be dearly missed. Our deepest heartfelt sympathy and love.
Charles and Glorious Hicks and Family says
We send our condolences to the family. Regardless of length of life we hate to see our loved ones leave us physically. You have lots of beautiful memories to linger to. We hope you will continue to dance with him.
Debbie (Rorek), Bucky Albright & Family says
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Wishing you peace during this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Marcia Techert says
So sorry for your loss. May God give your family comfort knowing you will be together again in Heaven.
Anonymous says
So sorry for your loss and that we will not be able to attend the celebration of his life. Hugs and prayers to the whole family ❤️ Rick and Beth Michael
Susan Verheyen says
Sending my condolences to Bob’s family. He was a good man and I will always have fond memories of him.
Nikki LaForge says
We know uncle bob wouldn’t have wanted us to miss our vacation, but I’m still so sad I’m not there, I’m hopeful you all know how much you’re in my thoughts and prayers and the memories of uncle Bob flood with trips to Great America, the Davis cabin and his “farting peanuts”, his pool that my family invaded daily for many many summers, his super cold house, his dedication to the fire department and the many trips we went to visit, climb in/on/around the trucks and of course his absolute LOVE for his family. His surprise visit after the birth of our children with flowers, the rummage sale finds he grabbed because my kids will love it some day and he was thinking of them…. he was such an amazing man and his LoVE will forever be with me…. I’m so grateful for the legacy he left in his family and grateful for the time God let him be on this earth. Rest In Peace uncle bob, we love you and our prayers are with everyone mourning your loss hear on earth but celebrating your eternal life.
Janet and Mark Shimkus says
Hi Connie,
So very sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Know that you and your family, are in our thoughts and prayers.
Janet (from Community Care Inc.), and Mark Shimkus
Cathy-Lynn Cuadra May says
Sue and family,
Sending love and prayers.
God Bless