Gary John Feldbauer

Gary John Feldbauer, 71, of RD Philipsburg, died Thursday, December 15, 2016, at his residence.

Born February 7, 1945, in St. Marys, he was a son of the late Alvin Feldbauer and Alice (Groll) Feldbauer Rote; and his step-father, Walter Rote.

Gary was a graduate of St. Marys High School.

He was married on October 31, 1988, in Kylertown, to the former Arlene M. Fry, who survives at home.

Gary was a butcher / meat cutter throughout his working career. He was employed for many years with a number of Bi-Lo Markets; including the Philipsburg, Williamsport and St. Marys locations. He also owned and operated his own home business, “Gary’s Deer Cutting Shop” for many years. Most recently, he was employed with Hogs Galore, of RD Philipsburg.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Jennifer Feldbauer; and one half-sister, Evelyn “Eve” Knepp.

In addition to his wife, Gary is survived by three daughters, Stacy Lewis and her husband, Jim, of Ridgway, Corinne Celenski and her husband, Troy, of Florida and Ashley Fleck and her husband, Jason, of Philipsburg; six grandchildren: Harley, Kiara, Olivia, Marek, CeAna and Parker; one step-son, William Colton, Jr., of Philipsburg; three step-grandchildren: Zoey, Julia and Cooper; one sister, JoAnn Weis and her husband, Daniel, of Lancaster; one brother, Walter “Ed” Rote, of St. Marys; and his best friend, “Lucky.”

Gary enjoyed hunting and riding ATV’s; and he loved fly fishing. Everyone loved to hear and will remember his “laugh.”

Visitation will be on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 from 5 to 7 pm at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce Street, Philipsburg.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at 7 pm at the funeral home with Deacon Dennis Socash, Officiating.

Interment with be in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery, St. Marys.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook and share memories at www.beezerheathfh.com