Gerald Feese

Gerald Feese, age 90, of Kearney, died February 26, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.Memorial services will be Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Luke?s Episcopal Church with Fr. Jerry Ness officiating.Burial will be in the columbarium at the church.There will be no visitation.Memorials are suggested to the St. Luke?s Episcopal Church and the Kearney Area Symphony Orchestra Scholarship Fund.A condolence, tribute or memory can be left at www.hlmkfuneral.comHorner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral Home in Kearney is in charge of arrangements. Dr. Feese was born December 3, 1920 in Hutchinson, Kansas to Glenn and Charlotte (Martin) Feese.He graduated from Wichita High School in 1938.He then received his Bachelor?s degree in music from the University of Wichita, his MA from the University of Minnesota, and his Ph.D. from the University of Iowa.During World War II he served in the Armored Forces of the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945.He married Elizabeth ?Beth? Struble on August 16, 1951 in St. Paul, MN.He joined the faculty of Kearney State Colleger (Now UNK) in 1962.He directed the orchestra for 24 years and taught strings, music history, and other music courses.He presented many faculty music recitals, primarily with Mildred MacDonald, pianist.After retiring from the college faculty in 1986, he continued to play in KSO and other Nebraska orchestras and to repair stringed instruments.He taught private lessons until 2009. Her served as President of the Nebraska chapter of the American String Teachers Association, and in 1999 was named the Outstanding Private Teacher of the organization.His editing of seven violin duets by the 18th century composer Georg Wagenseil was recently published.Gerald possessed the original manuscript of the pieces. Surviving Relatives: Wife Elizabeth Feese of Kearney, NE Daughter: Connie and Rev. Richard Moon of Kearney, NE Son David Feese and special friend Kathy Parker of Kearney, NE Grandsons: Richard Moon Jr. and his wife Kristen of Coon Rapids, MN David Moon and fiancée Alaina Burkard of Madison, WI Noah Feese of Kearney, NE Granddaughter Jessica Feese of Blair, WI Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Maurine Scott and Enid Pierpont, 1 son Glenn. PDF Printable Version

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Gerald Feese

December 3, 1920 - February 26, 2010