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Franklin Frank Felder
07/29/1914 — 04/30/2004
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Franklin Frank Felder
Franklin Felder passed away on the evening of April 30, 2004 at Kadlec Medical Center in Richland, WA. He was born to Mandel and Frances in Minneapolis, MN on July 29, 1914. He attended and graduated from Roosevelt High School.
He served in the army from 1942 to 1946 and was honorably discharged as a Tech Sergeant. He married Doris Gading in 1947 and received a BA from the University of Minnesota in Sociology in 1948.
Frank moved to Leavenworth, KS and worked as a prison guard at the Leavenworth Penitentiary. Doris and Frank had three boys James Franklin, Larry David, and Charles Steven. In 1954 he moved his family to Richland, WA. Frank retired in 1972 as a U.S. Civil Service Commission Investigator.
After the death of Doris in 1976, Frank married Trudy Cartmell in 1982. He developed a keen interest and love for the Cartmell activities, and all the Cartmells loved Pappa Frank.
Frank loved to read from the time he was a child and was always happy when he had a book in hand. He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and golfing. Frank was an excellent marksman, and was Leavenworths bowling champion one year and he rarely missed a fairway.
He belonged to the F.O. Eagles. American Legion, B.P.O. Elks, America Bowling Congress, West Richland Golf Course, and the Meadow Springs Country Club.
Frank was an honest and kind person who never had anything but kind words and deeds towards everyone.
He is survived by his wife Trudy, and his three sons; James of Stevenville, MI, Larry of Orlando, FL, and Charles and daughter-in-law Marjorie of West Richland, WA. Frank is also survived by his stepchildren; Jack Debbie, Dan Missy and Dick Megan Cartmell, Mary Ayers Scott and Teresa Kalista. His sister Ruth Trugman, niece Linda Trugman, nephew Ron Trugman, nieces Karen Eide and Frances Pearson, niece Carol Gideo and 18 grandchildren also survive him.
Frank was preceded in death by his first wife Doris, brother Dave, sister Marge Gideo, niece Barbara Felder, and his parents.
A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday May 5th at 11:00am at Einans Funeral Home in Richland, WA, with a reception to follow at the Meadow Springs Country Club.
A graveside service will be held on a later date at the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, OR.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate, Richland, WA 99352.
Goodbye Pappa. We love you.
Frank was always interested in my coursework and my teaching stories. I’m sure that he and Dad are enjoying a few rounds of golf. Blessings to the Felders and the Cartmells–Meg Lewis
We are sorry about your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
It was a privilege and a pleasure to have known Frank Felder. My first memory of Frank was in 1984 when Trudy, Frank, Tom and I were part of a group that went to Spain and Denmark together. I will never forget the young Danish girl who had a wide streak of bluish-green dyed into her blonde hair. It was a new fad then. While the rest of us simply looked at her with curiosity, Frank approached the young lady and asked, “Is your hair real? How did it get that color? Can I touch it?” I’m sure she was flattered by the attention. Frank will be missed.
Frank was a good friend to my father-in-law, Ira Dunn. When Ira was being “difficult” I could always call on Frank to be a calming influence on him; and I had to call Franks to the emergency room at the hospital to do that on more than one occasion. Before Ira could no longer see well enough to read, Frank would bring him paperback books by the bag full. He would pick Ira up and take him out for a drink. My memories of Frank are of someone always with a calm demeanor, a peaceful person, and someone who always had a smile on his face. He will be missed.
The best Dad ever! May you rest in peace with Mom.
I was very privileged to have known and have Frank as a friend for the last 25 years. He was such a joy to be around, always smiling and friendly. We all will miss him greatly
Many fond memories of Uncle Frank. My favorite was when Aunt Trudy and Uncle Frank came to visit us in California. My scottie dog, Tasha, had a mind of her own and did not like to do tricks. Frank spent all day teaching her to play fetch. They had a grand time and he enjoyed showing everyone their new game. It was fun to watch. When they left, he said goodbye and played fetch one more time with Tasha. She watched him go out the door and refused to play fetch again. Like I said she had a mind of her own….and that game was reserved for Uncle Frank! We will miss you! Our thoughts are with you Trudy and family
Frank was always interested in my coursework and my teaching stories. I’m sure that he and Dad are enjoying a few rounds of golf. Blessings to the Felders and the Cartmells–Meg Lewis
We are sorry about your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
It was a privilege and a pleasure to have known Frank Felder. My first memory of Frank was in 1984 when Trudy, Frank, Tom and I were part of a group that went to Spain and Denmark together. I will never forget the young Danish girl who had a wide streak of bluish-green dyed into her blonde hair. It was a new fad then. While the rest of us simply looked at her with curiosity, Frank approached the young lady and asked, “Is your hair real? How did it get that color? Can I touch it?” I’m sure she was flattered by the attention. Frank will be missed.
Frank was a good friend to my father-in-law, Ira Dunn. When Ira was being “difficult” I could always call on Frank to be a calming influence on him; and I had to call Franks to the emergency room at the hospital to do that on more than one occasion. Before Ira could no longer see well enough to read, Frank would bring him paperback books by the bag full. He would pick Ira up and take him out for a drink. My memories of Frank are of someone always with a calm demeanor, a peaceful person, and someone who always had a smile on his face. He will be missed.
The best Dad ever! May you rest in peace with Mom.
I was very privileged to have known and have Frank as a friend for the last 25 years. He was such a joy to be around, always smiling and friendly. We all will miss him greatly
Many fond memories of Uncle Frank. My favorite was when Aunt Trudy and Uncle Frank came to visit us in California. My scottie dog, Tasha, had a mind of her own and did not like to do tricks. Frank spent all day teaching her to play fetch. They had a grand time and he enjoyed showing everyone their new game. It was fun to watch. When they left, he said goodbye and played fetch one more time with Tasha. She watched him go out the door and refused to play fetch again. Like I said she had a mind of her own….and that game was reserved for Uncle Frank! We will miss you! Our thoughts are with you Trudy and family
I hope to live half the life Frank lived. Inspirational man.
I love you Grandpa.
We are sorry for those left with sadness Mr Felder was always a gentlemen, kind and fun to be around.
We will keep him alive with all those memories.
He always enjoy being around kids, kind and it was nice to see him every time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Klucases,
Frank was a favorite of ours. We often played bridge with him at MSCC . Frank would usually play a card very deliberately and then look around with a sly grin to see what reaction his play created! He always had a twinkle in his eye and lived life to the fullest degree possible. We loved him and will miss him dearly
Jim, Larry, Chuck: We’re so sorry that we are not able to attend the memorial for your Dad. We remember your family next door with so many fond memories, the days your Mom dropped everything to go hunting, golfing, and/or fishing with all her boys. There was nothing more important to the folks than to be with you. You have our deepest sympathy.
Our loved ones are never gone, they live in our hearts forever.
Trudy,our deepest sympathy is with you and your family.We will really miss Frank.INorma knew Frank mainly associated with bridge. He called me “Pardner”.We won a big slam pot and were constantly after another. What fun he was to play with!He played a “mean hand of bridge and he loved every minute of it. Frank was always such a fine gentleman.Everyone loved him. We all will miss him so much.We got together for bridge last night in honor of Frank and made a toast to him.John always enjoyed his visits with Frank at the Club. God Bless you Trudy for taking care of Frank so well.You are in our thoughts and prayers.With much love.
Our prayers are with you at this time.
May those cherished memories
follow you evermore.
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