Roger K. Feller

Roger Kurt Feller “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13  After an eventful, exciting and full life, at the age of 78, closed his eyes and laid down to rest for his eternal life’s journey on September 10, 2016 in Canton, MI. He was born on July 29, 1938 in Boeblingen, Germany to Dr. Roger and Margrit (nee Alff) Feller as their first child of three. After moving to the United States in 1954 he later graduated high school in Peoria, IL and enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served our great country and specialized as a parachute rigger and weapons mechanic while in active duty from 1957 until 1963, when he was honorably discharged. In 1966 he graduated from Northrup University with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering.  Roger started his engineering career with aerospace company, Pratt & Whitney. He was soon recruited to Michigan to work for Ford Motor Company. Roger has lived in the Plymouth/Canton area since 1972 with overseas assignments for work which included 6 years in China and 10 years in Germany. Roger enjoyed a successful career for 35 years with Ford Motor Company and Visteon enjoying what he did every day and continuing his knowledge and passion for cars into retirement. His dedication and love for his life’s career was known by all and shared by those in his work and home families. Roger was a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers and the Mustang Owners Club of Southeast Michigan (MOCSEM). He enjoyed drives in his red Mustang convertible through the countryside of Michigan and along Route 66. He was an avid reader, and loved visiting Cobo Hall and The Henry Ford Museum for car shows. Most of all Roger treasured the time he spent with family and friends; especially his grandchildren.  He will be remembered for his kind, loving, generous and quick-witted personality.  Roger is survived by his daughter Karen Baldwin; his son Kurt (Katherine) Feller; his brother Michael (Carolyn) Feller; his grandchildren: Carly and Joseph Baldwin and Eden, Brooke and Lucy Feller. He was also loved by Mary Kaluza and the mother of his children Reimute Feller. He was preceded in death by his parents and his infant sister Alice Feller.  A private service will be held at a later date. Monetary gifts to honor Roger’s life may be made to: The Yankee Air Museum (https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/savethebomberplant) OR St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Cancer Center (http://www.ihacares.com/locations/iha-hematology-oncology-consultants-ann-arbor).