Edwin J. Feistel, Formerly A Resident Here, Dies In West.
     Edwin J. Feistel, son of Mrs. Rudolph Feistel of Ashland avenue and a former resident of this city, died in a hospital at Fort Lyon, Colorado, Thanksgiving Day, according to word received from his mother, who was called there because of his critical illness.
     For two years prior to his death, Mr. Feistel was postmaster of Fort Lyon.
     Mr. Feistel was born in Saukville, Wis., 49 years ago. He came to Sheboygan with his parents while a child and received his early education here. He enlisted in the navy and was in the service fourteen years. While in the navy and later employed at the Smithsonian institute and in government geodetic work, he traveled to all parts of the world. He has been in Colorado many years, having gone to Las Animas for his health. He was engaged in business there and at Fort Lyon, where he went in 1909.
     He was actives in several organizations. Several years ago, he was a district officer of the Knights of Pythias. He was a Mason and was considered an authority in his community on Masonic history. He was also active in the republican party.
     Married twenty-seven years ago in Portsmouth, N.H. he is survived by his wife and four children. August, Edwin Jr., Robert and M--- Lester Crown. He is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Rudolph F--- of this city.
     A military funeral was conducted at Fort Lyon, the Rev. L.T.-- Forrest, an Episcopal minister officiating.

December 8, 1930 Sheboygan Press Sheboygan Wisconsin

Submitted by Shauna Williams