Herman H. Fellhoelter, Jr.

Herman Henry Fellhoelter Jr. passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016 at his home in Plainville, Kansas at the age of 86. He was born March 29, 1930 in Angelus, Kansas to Herman J. and Odella (Comeau) Fellhoelter, Sr. He graduated from the 8th grade and joined the workforce to help support his family. He married Irene Garvert on April 3, 1951 at Sacred Heart Church in Plainville. Herman worked and gained great respect in the oilfields for many years working for Kimbark Oil and Gas and owner of Jrs. Well Service and Fellhoelter Consulting. In 1983 he was founder and Co-Owner of H & C Oil Operating, Inc. of Plainville from which he retired, allowing him to enjoy his hobbies of fishing, traveling the areas of Rooks County where he loved checking oil wells and his cattle, and attending his grandchildren’s activities. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 1857 of Plainville. Herman was a man whose kind smile and generous spirit led him through his 86 years of life. Whether he was sharing vivid stories of his childhood with his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchild or inviting visitors into his home with a hearty, “Come into this house!” Herman’s inviting spirit warmed the room. He was always willing to help someone down on their luck, but never expected anything in return. He truly believed in helping the community he loved and inspired those around him to do the same. His benevolent legacy will live on through those who loved him most by doing small and considerate acts of kindness in his name. Survivors include his wife Irene Fellhoelter of the home; daughters Linda Roberts and husband Gayle of Louisburg, Kathy Ramsay and husband Charles of Plainville, Eileen Plante and husband Bob of Plainville, Mary Meade and husband Paul of Olathe; sons Steve Fellhoelter and wife Tracy of Plainville, and Jerry Fellhoelter of Plainville; brothers Larry Fellhoelter and wife Sherry of Great Bend, Melvin Fellhoelter and wife Elizabeth of Medina, OH, Lee Fellhoelter and wife Carol of Shawnee; sisters Pauline Westhusing and husband Elden of Hays, and Doris Hale and husband Bill of Sutton, NE; 17 Grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren, which will soon be 32; and 1 great-great-granddaughter. Herman was preceded in death by his parents Herman and Odella Fellhoelter, brothers Donald and Dennis Fellhoelter, infant sister Mary Fellhoelter, son-in-law Myron Brin, and grandson Christopher Fellhoelter. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 24, 2016 at Sacred Heart Church in Plainville, KS. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00-4:30pm on Sunday at the funeral home with Rosary at 3:00pm, and from 6:00-8:00pm at the church with Prayer Vigil at 7:00pm.