Gerald J. “Jerry” Von Feldt, age 83, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Hays Medical Center Hays, Kansas.
He was born August 3, 1939, on the family farm south of Victoria, Kansas to John J. and Irene (Herl) Von Feldt. He married Harriett (VonLintel) on October 17, 1959, at Victoria, Kansas.
He was a full-time farmer since 1959 until he retired in 2006. In his early years Jerry worked at Rome Furniture Store, Schmidtberger Construction both of Victoria, and was a substitute mail carrier. He was a member of The Basilica of Saint Fidelis, and St. Fidelis Knights of Columbus. He was a former member of the St. Fidelis Church Committee, Victoria City Council, and Victoria Volunteer Fire Department.
He loved to watch his kids and grandkids participate in sports, and activities. Beside his wife, his family was the love of his life.
Survivors include his wife, Harriett, of the home; his children, Gerald Von Feldt Jr. and wife, Anita, Frisco, TX; Beverly Scheck and husband, Tim, Prosper, TX; Sherry Sanders and husband, Ivan, Hays, KS; Dale Von Feldt and wife, Judy, Olathe, KS; his brothers, Jim VonFeldt and wife Connie, Victoria, KS; John Von Feldt Jr. and wife, Lita, Victoria, KS; his sisters, Darlene Weigel, Hays, KS; Diane Ruder and husband, Jerry, Hays, KS; his grandchildren, Joseph Sanders; Jacob Sanders (Jordyn); Jay Sander (Sophia); Jarrett Sanders (Megan); Sarah Keckonen (Andrew); Kelsei Graham (Jason); Tyler Scheck (Natalie); Tara Lester (Brody);Kiel Von Feldt (Abi); Hunter Von Feldt (Dallas); Nicholas Von Feldt; Brianna Freeman( Dakota); Bailey Von Feldt; his 25 great grandchildren; and three great grandchildren on the way.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; and his twins infant great granddaughters, Tamika and Camille Sanders.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, January 28, 2023, at The Basilica of Saint Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas with Father James Moster O.F.M. Cap. officiating.
Burial will be in Saint Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.
A vigil service and Knights of Columbus rosary will be at 6:30 P.M. Friday, at the Basilica of Saint Fidelis.
Visitation will be from 5:30 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Saturday, at The Basilica of Saint Fidelis.
The family suggests memorials made payable to: The Basilica of Saint Fidelis in care of the mortuary.
Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.
Condolences can be sent via e-mail to [email protected] or can be left at guestbook at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com