Emilie Kestner Earns Choir Honor

On September 26, Emilie Kestner, daughter of Judy and Joe Kestner of Corpus Christi, TX, was awarded first chair at a district-wide high school choir competition.

Emilie, a high school junior and budding songstress, received the highest score - 256 out of 300 - in a group of eighty soprano II voices from various high schools in the Coastal Bend area of Texas. She was also the only choir member from her high school to receive first chair honors.

Emilie now moves on to the regional competition which will take place early in
November. Congratulations and good luck, Emilie!

Wedding Vows Recited in Indianapolis

Allen Still and Cami O'Connor recited marriage vows during a church ceremony at Ste. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Indianapolis on Aug. 18.

Allen, 27, is the elder son of Anne and Kevin Still of Danville, Ind., and Cami, 26, is the daughter of Joyce and Pat O'Connor of Noblesville, Ind. He is a certified public accountant for Clifton Gundersen and she is a nuclear physicist for Cardinal Health. Both are graduates of Purdue University.

The bride wore a V-necked street-length silken gown with a trailing veil and purple accoutrements, accenting theme colors.

Kevin's brother, Michael Still, also an Indianapolis CPA, was best man, while his cousin Anne Whiteside, 15, appeared in the entourage as a bridesmaid.

The couple resides in Indianapolis, where she has accepted a new, supervisory position with her company.

They honeymooned in the Caribbean.

Allen's grandparents, Maxine (age 83) and Dr. Robert Whiteside (age 88) of Sioux City, Iowa, observed their 60th wedding anniversary during the reception, dancing to Glenn Miller's "Moonlight Serenade." They were joined by the bride's mother and father and grandparents, also observing their 60th anniversary this year.

Aunt Maxine and Uncle Bob are reported as active and well, having spent a refreshing three weeks with the Stills in Danville.

Max Fieg has 100-Yard Day for Cardinals

Max Fieg, 14, starting halfback for the Ste. Cecilia Cardinals in Omaha, Neb., recently notched 100 yards rushing in an 18-12 victory at area rival Elk Horn.

Without a single loss, Max averaged approximately four yards per carry on 25 touches. A two-way player, Max also was credited with seven solo tackles and an indeterminate number of defensive assists. He broke into the backfield on four out of four blitzes from the line, playing guard.

Max -- who is named for the late Max Fieg of Milford, Pa. -- is the son of Col. Edward L. Fieg (USAF) of Fairfield, Calif., and Dr. Teresa Hennesy of Omaha. His brother, Edward L. Fieg Jr. of Chicago, and sister, Emilie Harvey of Des Moines, Iowa, are planning a fly-in in the near future to see Max play.

Max wears No. 39, in honor of his uncle Greg Fieg's age.

Doug and Cindy "Dodge the Bullet"

I received this email from Doug today. As you may know, he and Cindy live in California, and from this message, they were in the path of one of the wildfires that seem to have become the state's most identifiable icon of late.

Check this website for the story:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009/09/alpaca-farm.html#more

We are all gratified that their ranch was spared!

Hi all,

The fires passed by the mountains on the north side of Bradley Road (which borders our ranch). Looks like we are going to get by unscathed, thanks in large part to God for letting up on the northeast winds at just the right time. The air strike was very impressive. I tried to make a few movie clips. We will see if they worked out.

The media converged on the ranch. I did interviews with CBS national news and the Los Angeles Daily News, and Cindy did the Los Angeles Times, KNX radio, and one other one that I can’t remember right now. So, be watching the internet sites and TV tonight.

Judy, this might be the kind of news story that makes the REALLY big time media…the FFN! Ha! If you could get the word out through your network, that would be great!

Doug

Dates, Locales for Next Reunion Contemplated

With the next full reunion tentatively scheduled for the summer of 2012 at Otsego Lake in Cooperstown, the board of directors is contemplating a mini-reunion to be held next year at Lake Tahoe on the California-Nevada border, or Osage Lake in Missouri.

Unlike the Cooperstown affair -- which for some of us lasted for a week or more -- the mini-reunion would be a single day picnic, with an option to stay longer for those who wish to do so. No more than 15 or 20 people likely would attend, including those from the East Coast.

However, this event is being offered largely as a concession to a surprisingly large contingent of family members who make their homes in Nevada, California, Iowa, Missouri and Texas, etc.

All are encouraged to leave a comment. A decision likely will come after the first of next year.

Thank you all, and once again our extreme gratitude to all those coming to last year's events from the four corners of the continent.

Nancy Fieg Sends Blog from Ireland

Nancy Fieg, daughter of Ed Fieg, will be studying in Ireland for the next three and a half months. She has started a very entertaining blog relating her adventures there, and I know you'll all be fascinated, as I was, to read of her adventures.

The web site is http://www.nannercf.blogspot.com/. Take a look -- you'll see her kissing the Blarney Stone, you'll read of her adventures in a real Irish pub and the photos of the Irish countryside, buildings and archeological sites are marvelous.

Reunion Minutes

MINUTES OF THE FIEG FAMILY REUNION
JULY 18, 2009

The meeting was called to order by president Greg Fieg in the Beach Front pavilion of Glimmerglass State Park at approximately 2:45 p.m.

Judy Kestner welcomed attendees and recognized those who had helped plan and carry out the reunion.

The slate of officers was presented:

President: Greg Fieg
Vice president: Diana Monaco
Secretary: Judy Kestner
Treasurer: Anne Roman
Archivist: Anna Dangca
Family News editor: Judy Kestner

Judy asked for nominations from the floor. Greg nominated Anne Roman for the position of treasurer. Anne accepted, the nomination was seconded and the slate was approved by voice vote.

Judy reminded attendees to sign in and to update the family tree information on the registration table, and that photos and other archival material were available for perusal.

There were no other comments or questions and the meeting was adjourned at approximately 2:55 p.m.



Judy Kestner
Judy Kestner, Fieg Family Reunion Secretary
August 1, 2009

Schedule for Reunion Day and Week (long message)

Fieg Family Reunion Week Schedule

Saturday July 11 -- Arrival

List of accommodations:

Sue and Ed Williams, Steve and Eleanor Fieg, Doug and Cindy Fieg, Richard and Cindy Fieg
Phoenix Inn, 1270 County Hwy. 33, Cooperstown 607-547-1943

Russell & Heny Fieg
Howard Johnson’s, 4470 State Hwy 28, Milford NY 607-286-7600

John and Anne Roman, Don and Donovan Roman and Jennifer Blakeley, Dorothy Roman
Phoenix Cottage, Otsego Golf Club, Golf Club Ln., Springfield Ctr. 607-547-2148, 908-581-8447

Greg Fieg, Diana Monaco, Judy, Joe, Emilie Kestner
Aalsmeer Cabin #10, 7078 State Hwy 80, Cooperstown NY 607-547-8819, 914-806-4233

Jennifer (Boggs), Don and Keenan Murphy
At home, 8 Maple St., Cooperstown NY 607-547-1251

Ed and Barbara Fieg, Lisa Fieg
Lake ‘N Pines, 7102 State Hwy 80,Cooperstown NY 607-547-2790

Doris Holm, Dolly Rosenberg, Carol and Bob Ramagosa
Aalsmeer - motel section, 7078 State Hwy 80, Cooperstown NY 607-547-8819

Will Bookhout
At home, 315-655-2229, 607-432-5200

Dave Boggs
At home, 31 Woodside Ave, Oneonta

Annie Bookhout, Bob Morgan (maybe), Mary, Jeremy, Adam, Bailey Woolcott
Camp David, St. Hwy 80, Cooperstown NY 607-547-8305, 904-536-7556

Jon & Marilyn McGonigal
At home, 2752 St. Hwy. 7, Lot 20, Otego, NY 607-688-6346

Sarah, Kevin, Maren, Karoline, Grace, Collette, Frances Corkery
At home, 3895 State Hwy 23, Oneonta NY 607-433-7649

Anna, Allan, Cade, Rosa Marie, Eva Dangca
At home, 7 Richards Ave, Oneonta NY 607-433-7369

Estimated total: 55!

7:00PM Welcome dessert and coffee reception at Phoenix Cottage. Magic by Joe Kestner. Bring dessert to pass, BYOB. Coffee, tea and paper goods provided.


Sunday July 12 -- Reunion Day!
Glimmerglass State Park, Cooperstown, NY

10:00AM Set-up committee meets at Glimmerglass State Park, ‘Beachfront’ Pavilion.

11:00AM Sign in, buy auction tickets/Meet and Greet/Family Bingo

12:00Noon Eat

12:30PM Musical entertainment and sing-along

1:30PM Group photo on beach/family memorial

2:00PM Business meeting for adults; kick boxing class for kids conducted by Lisa Fieg and Anna Dangca

2:30PM Chinese auction

3:00PM Clean up, play, swim, mingle

4:00PM Optional Hyde Hall Hike conducted by Anne and John Roman. Includes oldest covered bridge
in America, historic Mohawk Trail toll house


Monday July 13 -- City Tour Day

8:00AM Early risers' breakfast at Phoenix House ($7 for non-guests)

9:00AM Late risers' breakfast at Phoenix House for late risers

10:00AM SHARP Tour of Oneonta leaves from Phoenix House:
· Original Fieg Homestead (plus 2 Cityview Drive & 6 Cityview Drive)
· Original Fieg shop
· Chipmunk Hollow
· Thornwood
· Fieg Family burial plot
· Table Rocks (picnic lunch if weather permits)
· Memory Forest & Cathedral Farms
· Bookhout Family plot
· The Gardner House
· Duncan Briggs Estate
· Bob & Dorothy Roman Honeymoon Cottage

Evening gathering at Phoenix Cottage. Bring meat to grill plus a dish/appetizer/dessert to pass. Step-dancing by Maren & Colette Corkery. Hosts John and Anne Roman, Don and Donovan Roman and Jennifer Blakeley. Please call Anne at 908 581-8447 to RSVP.


Tuesday July 14

9:33 AM. SHARP Tee-off time for golf tournament at Otesaga Hotel. Carts and clubs are provided with room for 2 more players or a foursome. Cost is approx. $150 + tips. Call host Greg Fieg at 702-449-9531 to join.

All day Come hang out at Aalsmeer Motel & Cottages for beach activities.
Bring sandwiches & games. Soda, juice, ice, paper goods & place settings
provided. Call Diana at 914-806-4233 for info.


Wednesday July 15, Phyllis Fieg's 5__ th birthday

Howe Caverns with Judy Fieg Kestner. Anyone who wants to go please call Judy at 361-701-1962.

If you have anything to add, please give a holla.

Col. Edward L. Fieg Receives Appointment

Col. Edward "Eddie" L. Fieg, fresh back from his second tour in the Middle East, has been named chief of the medical staff at Travis Air Force Base near Napa, CA. Eddie and his wife Barbara Harris, a registered nurse, will move later this summer from their present location at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH. They have secured lodgings at a private golf course community outside Travis A.F.B

With great pride, we announce that Eddie, recently promoted to full colonel, has been awarded the Bronze Star for performance above and beyond the call of duty in combat in Afghanistan. He formerly served a tour in Iraq and two tours in S. Korea, and is approaching his twenty-fifth anniversary in the armed services, having formerly served in the Army.

Eddie formerly attended State University of New York at Oneonta and Corning; and is a graduate of Duke University.

Presenting Hannah June Harvey!

On June 10, Miss Hannah June Harvey came into this world in Des Moines, IA. She weighed eight pounds and fourteen ounces, and the proud parents are Emilie Harvey (daughter of Karen Fieg and Ed Fieg Sr.) and Harv Harvey. Hannah is a fourth generation descendant of Carl and Emilie Fieg.

The photo on the left is of Hannah, coming home from the hospital. On the right, Aunt Nancy Fieg holds Hannah and Emilie and Harv's first child, Paige, 20 months old.

Please send your well wishes (and a couple packs of Pampers, oh yeah!) to the proud parents.

Memorial Day, 2009

Steven Fieg sent a couple of photos of his dad -- the first Memorial Day he is not around in a long time.


We thank all the current and past veterans who keep our country safe and free!

Looking forward to the Fieg family reunion, it seems there is much left to do )lots of hot dogs to buy for one thing!).

Here is a teaser of what you can expect on Sunday July 12 at Glimmerglass State Park:

At our registration table there will be color-coded name tags identifying attendees by the particular branch of the tree they fell from, and we will have a donation jar to help offset future costs.

A "Chinese auction" is being organized by Diana. You will purchase tickets and distribute them among boxes that correspond to items you want to win, and the prizes and merchandise will go to the person whose ticket is drawn from the box. You may place all your tickets into one box, or spread them out to try to win several FABULOUS prizes.

Eleven Fiegs are committed to attend a family breakfast at the Phoenix Inn in Phoenix Mills at 8:30 Monday morning. A dozen more people can be accommodated for breakfast for $7 a head, with reservations required by Saturday morning. Please come and join us for one of the best $7 breakfasts you'll ever eat. The owner puts out a fabulous spread with fresh fruit and freshly squeezed orange juice, exotic breads, eggs to order etc. etc. When we eat at the B&B, Kathy Clancy recommends we mention that the Clancys are part of our clan. She said the owner, Vicki Gates, would like to know.

After breakfast the Oneonta tour of buildings produced by Lothar Fieg Sr.'s business will commence. This includes Thornwood, Chipmunk Hollow, the Duncan Briggs estate, the original Fieg shop and more. Tour attendees may opt to enjoy a late Dutch treat lunch in Oneonta at a good Italian restaurant.

We are tossing around family tree ideas, so if you have something to contribute -- photos, information, anecdotes -- we'll try to include everything somehow.

The reunion is right around the corner -- polish up your Bermuda shorts!

Jon McGonigal Welcomes Third Great-Grandchild

On March 30, 2009, Jon McGonigal's grandson Justin and his wife Heather had their third baby girl. Her name is Lucy Hannah McGonigal, and she weighed nine pounds and seven ounces! Jon's wife, Marilyn, writes that Lucy was close to twenty-two inches in length. They are looking forward to our reunion in July, and renewing family ties.

Jon is the eldest son of Jim and Emilie (Fieg) McGonigal, and grandson of Lothar Fieg Sr.

College Basketball Thrilla

Binghamton University, of which Judy Kestner is an alumna, will play Duke in the NCAA basketball finals on March 19 in Greensboro, NC. Eddie Fieg Sr. has wagered two Omaha steaks that Duke will whup up on B.U. Judy Kestner has accepted that bet, with grave misgivings.

The game will be broadcast on CBS at about 9 p.m. on March 19 -- take a look and see who ends up with Worcestershire on his face.....

Grandpa Redux

Another link from Diana to a story in the Oneonta Daily Star about Grandpa Fieg's history. Go on a scavenger hunt around Oneonta and find the structures referenced in the story!

http://www.thedailystar.com/opinion/local_story_113140117.html

Thanks Diana -- don't you do any work at home? Haha.

Patently True!

Thanks to Diana who discovered this link. It looks as if Grandpa Fieg was an inventor of concrete railroad ties. Though I've never seen one, the description makes me think he invented rebar! Who knew?

http://www.google.com/patents?hl=en&lr=&vid=USPAT1396566&id=ZgRhAAAAEBAJ&oi=fnd

Sarah (Fieg) and Kevin Corkery Welcome New Daughter

In an email, Sarah Corkery, daughter of Greg Fieg, writes:

Our new baby girl, Frances Catherine Corkery, took us by surprise when she was born Jan. 4, 2009. She weighed in at 5 lbs. 14 oz and measured 19 inches long.

We were not expecting her until at LEAST Jan. 8 and since all my babes are late, expected her even later than that. Also her size is significantly smaller than what we are used to...I never thought I could have a peanut for a baby, but boy is it nice!! She's healthy and strong and we sure are happy she is here. Thanks to all for your thoughts and prayers. (Picture at left shows Karoline Corkery with baby sis Frances.)

God bless!

Sarah

Letter From Susan Fieg Williams

Susan Fieg Williams dropped me a lovely letter which I would like to share with you all. She included addresses for all of Uncle Bud's kids and grandkids, as well as email addresses and some very interesting info on their doings. I have done some minor editing.

2/19/09

Dear Judy,

We received so many great emails, phone calls, cards etc. from the family while dad was ill, as well as since he has passed. He lived a great life and was admired by many people (not only family); he will be missed....

His health had gone downhill quickly after Rachel died in early August 2008. I think it was too many changes in a year's time, and he was not very happy without her, or with the Presbyterian Manor. I don't want to lead you to believe that he "gave up," but it was too difficult to make so many changes in his life all at once.

On Sunday Jan. 18 we brought him over to Steve and Eleanor's new home in Pevely, MO. Three of his five children and their spouses were there to share a meal and see the new house. I think Dad was impressed with
with their home .... I wish I had taken pictures!

On Jan. 19 he moved back to Ste. Genevieve to the Parkwood Senior Care Center and saw his family doctor of many years on the same day. Dr. Raju was very excited to get him going on more therapy, change his meds etc., to try to get him back to his old self.

On Tuesday Jan. 20, Dad could not stay awake and slept all day. After dinner, the emergency staff was called and he was taken to the local hospital for tests. It was determined he had had a heart attack and they admitted him. Richard stayed with him the first night, and others shared the duty the following nights.

On Jan. 28 there was a big snow storm, so Richard looked in on him after work at 11 p.m. and when he saw that Dad was resting comfortably, he went home to shovel snow and get a good night's sleep. This was Dad's first night alone, and when the nurses checked on him about 2 a.m. on Jan. 29, they found he had passed. I personally think he was waiting to be alone!

We planned a one day wake/funeral for Monday Feb. 2 and did not expect any other out-of-town family to attend except for we five.... Much to our surprise, Greg Fieg was able to attend.

The service was beautiful. The place was packed with Ste. Genevieve friends and all spoke very highly of him. Dad was buried with his mining helmet (per his request) next to Mom in Ste. Genevieve, MO.



Following are addresses, phone numbers for Uncle Bud's progeny, and interesting bits of information about them:

Children:
Richard & Cindy Fieg, (Cindy's youngest daughter Brenna lives with them), 13775 Highway M, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670; phone 573/883-7328; email clrlfiegs@gmail.com
Susan & Ed Williams, 10728 Buck Dr., Orland Park, IL 60467; phone 708/460-5179 home, 708/955-2906 Sue's cell, 708/403-4777 Sue's office; email sue0625@comcast.net
Russell & Heny Fieg, 4782 Primavera, E. Las Vegas, NV 89122; phone 702/458-8743; email nomazmo2000@yahoo.com (they will be moving shortly and this info will change)
Steve & Eleanor Fieg, 115 Chablis, Pevely, MO 63070; phone 636/224-2126; email steven_fieg@yahoo.com
Douglas & Cindy Fieg, 7660 Bradley Rd., Somis, CA 93066; phone 805/386-8186 home, 562/212-6173 cell; email dfieg@charter.net

Grandchildren:
Brian & Emily Fieg (Doug's youngest), 2508 Cumberland Ct. SE, Smyrna, GA 30080; phone 770/597-9335; email brianfieg@gmail.com
Laura Fieg (Doug's oldest) is teaching in Uganda, Africa. her blog is www.xanga.com/loverofbirds, and her email is laurafieg@gmail.com, though she sometimes has a hard time receiving and sending emails. She is the owner of the condo where Brian and Emily are living.
Tamara & Thomas Bradford (Richard's oldest stepdaughter), 817 Warne St., Festus, MO 63028; phone 636/937-4879; email tferguson@jeffco.edu.

USAF Awards Bronze Star to Col. Edward L.Fieg

Edward Lothar Fieg, having recently returned from his second tour in the Middle East, has been promoted to full colonel and been awarded the coveted Bronze Star -- the fourth highest commendation for meritorius service and bravery in combat after the Medal of Honor.

Ed and his wife Barbara Harris are currently vacationing in New York City and will soon return to their home near Dayton, Ohio, where Ed previously had been hospital emergency room director at Wright Patterson Air Force Base.

They recently returned from San Antonio, where Ed gave the opening presentation, concerning Afghan combat medical support, to top-ranking Air Force medical personnel at Lackland AFB.

He recently completed a year's tour in Afghanistan, having served for six months in Iraq last year. He is approaching his 25th anniversary in the armed forces, having initially enlisted in the Army. He formerly served two tours in South Korea with the Air Force.

Barb is also in medicine, having formerly been named Nurse of the Year at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, the nation's second largest medical center. She and Ed are awaiting word of his next assignment.

Janet Holm McHenry, Author

Janet Holm McHenry, daughter of cousin Doris Fieg Holm, is a noted author. Below is a bit of information from her personal web site. She is published by Random House in New York.

"Whether she's speaking on prayer, spiritual health or girlfriends, Janet Holm McHenry will fill you with help from God's Word, hope from her own stories, and humor from her heart.

"Janet is the author of nineteen books, including Girlfriend Gatherings: Creative Ways to Stay Connected and several on prayer:
PrayerWalk: Becoming a Woman of Prayer, Strength, and Discipline
Daily PrayerWalk: Meditations for a Deeper Prayer Life
Prayer Changes Teens: How to Parent from Your Knees
PrayerStreaming: Staying in Touch With God All Day Long
My Prayer Buddy Devotional: For a Sisterhood of Prayer Partners
"She also has written hundreds of articles for newspapers and magazines, including Today's Christian Woman, Interpreter, Discipleship Journal, Decision, Woman's Touch, and Guideposts. Additionally, stories about her transformation through prayerwalking and her passion for her community have been aired on radio and television stations around the country and appeared in magazines such as Health, Family Circle, First and Catholic Digest.

"After Janet graduated from University of California, Berkeley, with a degree in journalism, she married her high school sweetheart Craig and worked as a newspaper reporter and editor. They eventually settled down in the Sierra Valley north of Truckee, where Craig is a rancher. Now a mom to four kids and a high school English, creative writing, and journalism teacher--Janet says the only pastime she has time for is friends!"

You can read more, or contact her at http://www.janetmchenry.com/. She is the granddaughter of the late Max Fieg. Her husband is a direct descendant of James McHenry, secretary of war under President George Washington. Fort McHenry at Baltimore is named after James McHenry.

Jean Fieg Celebrates Her Eightieth Birthday

On February 9, 2009 Jean Davie Fieg will turn eighty years old. She was born on two/nine, two-nine, as her father, Raymon G. Davie Sr. noted on that day.

Jean married Philip Fieg, the Fieg Family News founder, on Sept. 2, 1950 and they had three daughters: Judy, Diana and Phyllis.

I hope you will send your congratulations to her!

Lothar 'Bud' Fieg, Family Patriarch, Dies

Lothar "Bud" Fieg, eldest surviving sibling from the original Fieg family homestead in Oneonta, N.Y. and beloved family patriarch, died in Ste. Genevieve, MO on January 28, 2009 from complications of a lengthy illness. He was 89.

He was born August 22, 1919 in Oneonta to Lothar E. Fieg and Florence Shields Fieg, graduating from Oneonta High School in 1937. He received a degree in mine engineering from the University of Alaska in Fairbanks, before embarking on a career that saw him rise to the position of superintendent at the Mississippi Lime Co. in Ste. Genevieve, where he supervised more than three hundred employees at the time of his retirement.

A number of his former mining colleagues recalled him as competent, fair and kind.

"Sometimes we thought he ought to crack the whip a little more, that he was too nice a guy," recalled retired mine foreman Roseman Tucker, who answered directly to the man known in the mine simply as "Red. "Of course, that wasn't a fault. It was a credit to him."

"Bud was a very brilliant person," said Col. Clifford R. "Roger" Silliman, (USAF Ret.), 88, of Lompoc, CA. "Learning came very easy to him."

Silliman recalled that he and his lifelong friend were partners in the operation of a modest, commercial bicycle shop when the two were teenagers in Oneonta. Though Bud had no formal training, he quickly grasped the dynamics of mechanics, teaching himself to dissemble and reassemble parts in the rebuilding of scrapped bicycles for resale.

"We got so we could respoke an entire wheel," said Silliman, who ran the shop out of the basement of his father's house.

Bud enlisted in the Army Air Corps at the outset of World War II, serving as a fighter pilot with the Eighth Air Force in England. Flying P-40 Thunderbolts and P-51 Mustangs, he escorted U.S. bombers en route to Germany on perilous daylight bombing runs, and at one point was forced to parachute to safety after an engine he was testing burst into flames over England.

He was discharged in 1945 with the rank of captain.

He married Catherine Shafer of Oneonta and they raised five children in Ste. Genevieve. Catherine died in 1976.

In 1977 he married Rachel Dickson Taylor, who also preceded him in death. In retirement, they traveled the globe.

Bud served on the Ste. Genevieve R-II School Board, where he was a leading advocate of a controversial school construction bond issue in the 1970s. Lorraine Spang, a school teacher during that period, recalled him as unwavering in his support of school improvements, urging voters not to re-elect him if they could not also support new school financing.

"Lothar Fieg was an unpurchasable man," Spang said. "By that I mean he couldn't be bought. He was a man of very high integrity, and he lived his Christian values every day of his life.... He literally walked the way he talked."

Nephew Greg Fieg of San Antonio, TX called his uncle "a man of great charity and generosity."

He remembered that when his father, Bud's brother, Frank Fieg, fell on hard times as he tried to run the family business during the recession of the early 1960s, Bud was there to help without being asked.

"On more than one occassion, the Christmas card from Ste. Genevieve would arrive with a $50 bill in it," Fieg said. "And this was when $50 was truly a lot of money, and it came from a man who had more than his share of his own problems trying to support a wife and five children."

He volunteered tirelessly for various local Presbyterian endeavors, and was granted a life membership at the church, which he and Catherine joined in 1949. He served on the board.

Survivors include sisters Maxine (Robert) Whiteside of Sioux City, IA and Dorothy Roman of Bridgewater, NJ; four sons, Richard (Cindy) and Steven (Eleanor) of Ste. Genevieve, Russell (Heny) of Henderson, NV and Douglas (Cindy) of Soma, CA, a daughter, Susan (Ed) Williams, of Chicago and a sister-in-law Jean Davie Fieg.

He also leaves grandchildren Laura and Brian Fieg of Atlanta, GA, Tamra (Thomas) Bradford of Festus, MO, Brenna Furgason of Ste. Genevieve and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and by his brothers Victor Philip and Franklin and two sisters Emilie McGonigal and Florence Bookhout.

A wake will be held 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, at the Wood Family Funeral Home, 223 Market St, Ste Genevieve (Ph: 573-883-3555). The funeral services will follow at the funeral home.

After the procession to the cemetery there will be a pot luck type meal served by the Presbyterian Women's Club at the Presbyterian Church fellowship hall area.

Donations may be made in his memory to the Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 160 S. Main St., Ste Genevieve, MO 63670. (ph: 573-883-3273). Flowers have not been requested by the family, but will be gratefully accepted from those who desire to send them. They can be ordered from Buy the Bunch/Rehm's Florist, 518 S 4th St., Ste Genevieve, MO (ph: 573-883-2109.

Steve and Eleanor Fieg Move to New House

Steve and Eleanor Fieg have moved into their newly completed home in Pevely, Mo., near Ste. Genevieve.

The home is truly extraordinary, perched as it is on the rim of a secluded cul-de-sac with a huge deck overlooking a 600-foot ravine and roaring creek. Steve and Eleanor designed the floorplan themselves.

It is 2500 square feet with three bedrooms, a huge dining room and kitchen, two baths and a multi-car garage. Steve and Eleanor have decorated with a number of family heirlooms and momentos.

Steve, son of Lothar "Bud" Fieg, like big his brother, Richard Fieg, works for Mississippi Lime, having followed in the footsteps of his late father, who retired there as mine superintendant.

The Fiegs have put out the welcome mat for those who wish to come and see.

U.R.A. Texan If....

U R A Texan if: 1. You can properly pronounce Tivoli, Palestine, Weslaco, Wichita Falls, San Antonio , Burnet , Boerne , Nacogdoches , Mexia, Waco, Elgin, Amarillo, and Waxahachie. 2. A siren is your signal to go out in the yard and look for a funnel cloud. 3. You've ever had to switch from "heat" to "A/C" in the same day. 4. You know that the true value of a parking space is not determined by the distance to the door, but by the availability of shade. 5. You see people wear bib overalls at funerals. 6. You measure distance in minutes. 7. You listen to the weather forecast before picking out an outfit. 8. Someone you know has used a football schedule to plan his wedding date. 9. You have known someone who has had a belt buckle bigger than your fist. 10. You aren't surprised to find movie rental, ammunition, and bait all in the same store. 11. Your "place at the lake" has wheels under it. 12. A Mercedes Benz is not a status symbol; a Ford F350 4x4 is. 13. You know everything goes better with Ranch dressin'. 14. You actually understand this and you are "fixin' to" send it to your friends. 20. Finally, you are 100% Texan if you have ever heard this conversation: " You wanna coke?" "Yeah." "What kind?" "Dr. Pepper ."

Thanks to Steven Fieg for this oh so true list!

Brother of Jean Davie Fieg Dies

On January 19, 2009 Raymon G. Davie, jr. passed away at his Cooperstown home. Raymon was the brother of Jean Davie Fieg, wife of V. Philip Fieg, founder of the Fieg Family News.

Uncle Raymon, who had been battling prostate cancer, collapsed at home on January 14 and was transported to Basset Memorial Hospital in Cooperstown. Pneumonia was diagnosed, as was the spread of the cancer to his lungs.

His family took him home on Sunday, and Monday morning he was discovered to have died during the night. He was 77 years old.

Still Brothers Allen and Michael Become CPAs

Allen Still and Michael Still are newly qualified Certified Public Accountants, both having recently completed their regulatory qualifying exams.

Tthat means that they have reached a coveted, stratospheric threshhold in their professions, having a status vaguely equivalent to those who hold medical degrees, Ph.Ds or say, a juris doctorate. In other words, they're not just working the counter at the H&R Block; they have the world by the tail, and yes, Uncle Bill Adams, they're considerably beyond being just a couple of guys.

The two Purdue graduates -- both of whom have hung out shingles in Indianapolis -- are the sons of Kevin and Anne Still of Danville, IN, Anne being the daughter of Maxine (Fieg) and Dr. Robert Whiteside of Sioux City, IA.

Allen, 26, is employed by Cliffton Gunderson, and Michael, 24, toils for Ernst & Young.

Lt. Col. Edward Fieg Recommended for Bronze Star

US Air Force Lt. Col. Edward Lothar Fieg of Oneonta, NY -- currently attached to the Afghan Army in Afghanistan -- has been nominated to receive the Bronze Star. Other than the Gold Star, which is awarded posthumously, the Bronze Star is the armed forces highest performance decoration for valor in the field after the Silver Star and Medal of Honor.

He also has been recommended for promotion to full colonel.

Dr. Fieg's citation notes that while stationed at Kandahar Regional Military Hospital he led his team of 15 Air Force medical professionals in support of more than 50,000 Afghan National Army troops and Afghan National Police in some of the bloodiest fighting ever recorded in the Middle East.

Over the past 10 months his team treated mass casuality events in which hundreds of people were severely injured by suicide bombers.

He also supervised routine care for more than 15,000 inpatients and outpatients including 579 major surgical operations, including those among 56 helicopter missions taking ememy fire or sustaining injury as a result of other mishaps.

Fieg is expected to return home to the Dayton, Ohio area from his more than 13-month tour in February.

It is his second Middle Eastern assignment, having previously served in Iraq. He also formerly served two tours in South Korea. He has served in the armed forces for more than two decades.

Midwest Fieg Reunion Put Off Another Year

The Annual Fieg Reunion will be held once again at Otsego Lake, as key midwestern family members have expressed a desire to return to Cooperstown at least one more time rather than hold it at Lake of the Ozarks, Storm Lake, Lake Okmulgee or some other spot in the central United States.

Eventually, a Midwest venue will be chosen, and one day even a Far West spot, but for now it will be Cooperstown once again, at the Midwesterners request.

John and Anne Roman are already looking for an Otsego Lake location, as the spot chosen last year may not be big enough to accommodate the larger turnout anticipated next year.

Maxine Whiteside Recovering from Knee Injury

Maxine Whiteside of Sioux City, IA, is recovering from a recent fall in which she fractured her knee cap. She slipped on the ice while attempting to pick up the morning paper.

Though the injury must have been painful, she remains upbeat and energetic, taking care of her husband Dr. Robert Whiteside daily, playing bridge and reading nearly up to a half dozen books a week.

Expect her to be recovered in time for the family reunion at Otsego Lake in Cooperstown, NY next summer.

Fiftieth Anniversary of Lothar Fieg Sr.'s Death

August 26 of this year marks the fiftieth anniversary of the death of Lothar Fieg Sr. in Oneonta, N.Y. Lothar and his wife, the former Florence Shields, were the parents of seven children: Emilie, Florence, Maxine, Lothar Jr., Franklin, Victor Philip and Dorothy.

Lothar was born in Pforzheim, Germany in 1886, and emigrated to America with his family when he was a teenager. He established a successful home-building enterprise in Oneonta in 1920, two years after arriving in Oneonta. His company was also instrumental in the creation of the Farmer's Museum in Cooperstown, dismantling three historic buildings in the area and reassembling them on the site of the museum.

Not only was Lothar a builder, he also was a very civic-minded citizen, serving on Oneonta's Public Service Board, eventually becoming its chairman.

Upon his death, Oneonta's mayor ordered flags to be flown at half-staff at City Hall..

Annie Bookhout Joins Family Company

Annie Bookhout of Brooktondale, NY, recently elected to join her family operated business as an adminstrator of the Quickland Farms trucking fleet, which services various manufacturers, shippers and mercantile operations throughout the nation.

The operation is headed by her husband, Robert Morgan, former director of communications for Cornell University.

Both hold graduate degrees from the vaunted Ivy League institution.

Annie, daughter of the late Judge Richard Bookhout and Florence "Flossy" Fieg Bookhout, continues to operate a commercial horse stable and boarding operation on the family spread, located just outside Ithaca. She has been challenged recently by very brutal winter weather, but reports on a "happy and hopeful event:" the birth of her granddaughter, Madeline Anne Shedlock.

Fieg Sisters Reunite in Big Apple

Sisters Maxine (Fieg) Whiteside of Sioux City, IA, and Dorothy (Fieg) Roman of Bridgewater, NJ recently met in New York City, where they attended a Broadway performance of "South Pacific." They were joined by Dorothy's son John Roman and his wife Anne of Somerset, NJ.

Alan Dangca Among Top Drivers

Alan R. Dangca of Oneonta, N.Y. has been recognized as one of the top five drivers in the Mirabito Energy fleet, based in Sydney, N.Y.

The award included a certificate and memento, and an $800 check, along with congratulations from a top company spokesman, who commended Alan for delivering more than five million gallons of home heating oil and other fuels during a one-year period. The coveted award generally has been reserved for top company veterans with twenty or more years of service. Alan has been with the company for less than five years.

Mirabito services a broad region of the northeastern U.S., stretching from the Pennsylvania/New York border north to Canada, and eastward into New England.

Alan is a Filipino national who became a U.S. citizen on Oct. 16, 2008. He is the husband of the former Anna R. Fieg, granddaughter of the late Frank Fieg. Alan and Anna reside at 7 Richards Av., in Oneonta, and are the parents of Cade, Eva and Rosa Marie.

Emilie Kestner Lands Starring Role

Emilie Kestner has been cast to play the title role in a musical production of "Disney's Cinderella." Fifteen-year-old Emilie is the only granddaughter of the founder of the Fieg Family News, V. P. Fieg.



The play is produced by Sheltered Sparrow Productions, a children's theater group in the Corpus Christi, TX area. The troupe will perform the play in various local schools during the months of November and December. Additionally, they will present several public performances at Del Mar College in Corpus Christi on December 6 and 7.



Emilie, a soprano in the varsity treble choir at Calallen High School in Corpus Christi, is a budding vocalist. She previously appeared in the children's chorus in a production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" at the Harbor Playhouse in her home city.



All family members are encouraged to attend!