James "Jim" Dale Feltz Sr.

James Dale Feltz, Sr. was born February 8,1925 and passed peacefully March 28,2025 at the age of 100 in his home. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty (Kneemiller) Feltz, sons James Dale Jr., Ronald and Dennis Feltz, grandson Adam Feltz, parents Alice Irene (Sisson) Feltz and John R. Feltz, three brothers Wilber, George and Charlie Feltz and a sister Juanita (Feltz) Thomas.

He is survived by 5 grandchildren Greg Feltz (Joann), Michelle Woods (David), Jennifer Kruse (Blake), Jeremy Feltz (Lisa), Jamie Lansing (Nate), great grandchildren Avery and Dawson Woods, Sophia Kruse, Peyton and Aubree Lansing, Gavin and Colin Feltz, Austin Feltz along with his daughter-in-laws Jeanne, Candy, Pat, several nieces and nephews and a friend to many.

Jim served in the Navy during WWII from 1942-1946 as a water tender on the USS Plunkett DD-431. He married Betty Kneemiller in New York while he was on short leave. After the war he returned home and worked for Goddard Motors until he built his own business that he ran for fifty plus years, Trio Motors Inc., in St Charles MO. His sons and grandson worked alongside him for many years. He was a proud member of the Tin Can Sailors and attended several reunions for the Plunkett. Later he received recognition in the book “Unsinkable” by Jim Sullivan.

He gave true meaning to the word “Gentleman” embodying the essence of kindness, respect, and integrity. He believed in treating others with dignity and grace, and his actions consistently reflected these values. As we bid farewell to this remarkable man, we take solace in knowing his legacy will live on in the hearts of those he touched. Rest in peace Jim your attributes will live on.

Funeral arrangements will be made by Baue Funeral Home Cave Springs with interment at St Charles Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mid America Veterans Museum.