Roman Feldpausch

Roman Raymond Feldpausch, age 106, of Fowler, MI, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022, at his daughter’s home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, January 6, 2022, with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard presiding.  Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler, MI.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 from 2-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Goerge Chapel, Fowler, MI.  A Rosary will be prayed on Wednesday at the funeral home at 7:00 P.M.
Roman was born in Dallas Township, Michigan on September 18, 1915, the son of Joseph Frank and Regina Elizabeth (Wieber) Feldpausch.  He married Marina Catherine Thelen on October 25, 1938 in Westphalia, Michigan.  They were blessed with 48 years of marriage, prior to her passing on December 20, 1986.
Roman was a lifelong farmer.  He enjoyed church daily, hunting, fishing, raising a beautiful garden, visiting friends, playing cards, going on car rides, and trying his luck at the casino.  He was a lifelong member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI.
He is survived his children: Gladys Rademacher of Westphalia, MI; Richard (Rose Ann) Feldpausch of Fowler, MI; Linda (Carl) Hafner of Pewamo, MI; Alan (Marilyn Shupp) Feldpausch of Vermontville, MI; Jean Koenigsknecht (Frederick Antes) of Fowler, MI; Pat (Richard) Walters of Fowler, MI; and daughter-in-law Mabel Feldpausch of St. Johns, MI. He is also survived by 31 grandchildren, 70 great-grandchildren, many step- great-grandchildren, and several great-great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Marina, and three children: Phyllis Feldpausch, Roy Feldpausch, and Susan Thelen, sons-in-law: Louis Rademacher, Dale Thelen, and Ken Koenigsknecht, and grandson Kenneth James Koenigsknecht.
Memorials may be made to Most Holy Trinity Educational Trust Fund, Fowler Fire Department or to Sparrow Hospice.  Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com.  The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Goerge Chapel, Fowler, Michigan.