More detail on this person: Published in The
Sierra Vista Herald (June 21, 2015):
Lester Feutz (CW4, Ret.), 83, of Sierra Vista,
Arizona, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2015, at
his home. He lived an exemplary and blessed
life.
Les, the youngest of six sons, was born and raised
on the family farm in Rubicon, Wis., to Abraham
and Ida Feutz. After high school graduation, he
worked in a muffler factory. During his lunch
hour, Les took flying lessons, eventually earning
his pilot's license.
In 1952 he enlisted in the U.S. Army and spent
five years as a paratrooper in Army Special
Forces. Les attended flight school in 1957 and
graduated as a warrant officer Army aviator in
1958. He served one tour of duty in Korea, two
tours in the Vietnam War, and three in Germany.
Among other awards, the highest he earned was
the Legion of Merit.
Lesü' higher education was achieved through the
U.S. Army. He earned a B.S. degree in aeronautical
science from Embry-Riddle University, graduating
summa cum laude. He was fluent in German,
Russian, and Swiss German.
Les retired as a Master Army Aviator with 34 years
of active duty in 1986. He continued to serve as a
civilian instructor pilot in Berlin, Germany,
until 1994. After retiring in Arizona, he served
as a volunteer for VICaP for 17 years and held a
board position for the last six years.
Les loved all sports, especially football and
golf. To say he was an avid Green Bay Packer fan
is an understatement. He enjoyed cooking,
especially the Swiss dishes his mother made,
harmonizing and traveling to visit family and
friends.
Les is survived by Janet, his loving wife of 48
years; daughter, Amy; son, Andrew (Jennifer); and
three grandchildren, Jaycee, Luke, and Nate. We
dearly love and miss him.
Memorial services will be held at 9:30 a.m. on
Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at the Main Post
Chapel, Fort Huachuca. Military honors, with
interment, will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the
Southern Arizona Veteransü Memorial Cemetery.
Afterwards, we will return to the Post Chapel for
light refreshments and fellowship.
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