Ronald R. Feltz
Ronald R. Feltz of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, September 30, 2014 in California, with his family at his side.
Ron is the son of the late Chester and Gertrude (Studinski) Feltz. He graduated from PJ Jacobs High School in 1956, and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 1959. While in college, he began his long and distinguished career with Sentry Insurance, and he retired as the Director of Data Processing & Telecommunications in 1989.
On August 6, 1960, he married Carol DeGuire, his high school sweetheart. Together, Carol & Ron enjoyed 50 years of marriage, until her death in 2010.
Ron was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed Badger basketball and football games, and the Packers. He was an avid and dedicated Cubs fan. Ron knew every stat of every Cubs player and rooted on his Team each year. He had a zest for life, and enjoyed spending time with his friends. He also enjoyed traveling, often visiting his daughter and grandson in California, and family in Florida.
Ron is survived by: his son, Michael Feltz, Stevens Point; daughter, Tracey Feltz, California; grandson, Dean McGeshick, California; brother, Roy (MaryAnn) Feltz, Madison; sisters, Shirley Johnson, Wausau; Donna (Fred) Wolden, Milwaukee; Judy (Dennis) Overacker, Stevens Point; and Linda (Dennis) George, Stevens Point.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at Boston Funeral Home of Stevens Point. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 AM Thursday, October 9, 2014, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, and a luncheon will follow. Guests are encouraged to wear their Cubs shirts. Family and friends may call from 10:00 AM on Thursday morning at St. Peter’s Church until the time for mass.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Ron’s name at Sentry Insurance Foundation, Inc. to support their laptop program; and, at the Stevens Point office of the Red Cross.