Harold Jay Feighner

Harold Jay Feighner of Cadillac passed away, Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at home. He was 100. Harold was born November 29, 1924 in Carson City, Michigan to Cleo Jay and Mabel (Jackson) Feighner. Mr. Feighner moved to Cadillac in November 1989 from Caro, Michigan. He was employed by Consumers Power Company in the service department for 32 years. He served his country in the United States Navy during WWII and was active from 1943 to 1946, spending over two years overseas. He was on the beaches of Normandy. In 2002 Harold was honored to be part of the Honor Flight to Washington DC. He was a member of the American Legion in Caro and the VFW of Cadillac. Mr. Feighner attended St. Ann Catholic Church in Cadillac with his wife, Millie for many years. Harold enjoyed traveling and traveled to all 50 states and enjoyed fishing, especially trips to Saginaw Bay. Harold was an accomplished wood worker and made projects for many family members and friends. He was also a skilled glass artist, making over 1000 rosaries for church missions and many stained glass projects. He was known for his candy making during the Christmas season. Harold had a willingness to help others, teach and listen. He loved hosting his neighborhood coffee club. Family was Harold’s greatest priority. He accepted and loved every member and cherished time with his grandchildren and great- grandchildren. He is survived by children: Martha Hunt of Shawnee, Oklahoma, Sue (Tim) Knaggs of Cadillac, Barbara Rolph of Cadillac, formerly of Burbank, California, Tom (April) Feighner of Cadillac; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews and their families. On June 14, 1947 in St. Louis, Michigan he married Mildred Ferens she preceded him in death on January 26, 2017. In addition to his wife Harold was preceded in death by sisters: Genevieve Thompson, Pauline Crispell, Elnora Jones and sons-in-law, Richard Rolph and Thomas Hunt. Funeral services will be held 4:00 PM, Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the Peterson Funeral and Cremation Services in Cadillac. Friends may meet the family from 2:00 to 4:00 PM prior to the services. Burial will take place at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Cadillac. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com.

Harold Jay Feighner

November 29, 1924 - January 7, 2025