Howard Feis

Howard Kenneth Feis, 87 years of age, of Oakboro, passed away Friday, February 12, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center-NorthEast in Concord.

Mr. Feis was born December 18, 1928 in Hastings, Nebraska to Elmer and Hulda Feis. Mr. Feis was a veteran of the United States Navy. Howard loved to sing and entertain through music with friends and family. He loved the big band music of the 40's and was a member of the Singing Americans, as well as a choir member at his church. He can be remembered as an avid fan of the YMCA and loved the outdoors, traveling in an RV, also riding his motorcycle. Howard was deeply invested in the town of Oakboro and its future.

Survivors include: wife, Lois; children, Kenna, Buddy and wife Susan, Gary, and Cindy Feis; grandchildren, Damon Detmer, Deena Jack, Julie and Marshall Feis, Tyler and Kyle Tschirgi; great-grandchildren, Hailey and Haiden Detmer, Keira Jack and sister Carolyn Savko.

A celebration of life will be held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, on February 28,2016 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm . Friends are encouraged to bring pictures, stories, and etcetera to share with friends and family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 17236 Frog Pond Road, Oakboro or the Stanly County Family YMCA, 427 North First Street, Albemarle.

Hartsell Funeral Home is serving the Feis family.

Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com