Obituary of William Feldshau

William Lee Feldshau. age 54, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018, as the result of a tragic car accident.

A Life Celebration gathering for family and friends will take place from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home. Full military honors will be conducted at the conclusion of the gathering. Online condolences may be expressed at www.taylorfuneralhome.net

William was born September 25, 1963 in Racine, WI. He attended school in Lemoore, CA and graduated as a member of the Class of 1982. He furthered his education, by attending West Hills Community College in Coalinga, CA.  William earned an Associate’s Degree in Animal Husbandry and Farming.

He joined the United States Navy in 1986.  William decided to end his naval career in order to have a family. He farmed for many years and also held many other jobs. William opted for a new career in the culinary arts.  He earned another associate’s degree at Le Cordon Bleu in Las Vegas, NV in 2016.

Bill loved country music, darts, swimming, cooking, animals, and especially family and friends.  He was in 4H and the Boy Scouts.  Bill was well known to the members of the dart community as “Freddy.” He was very skilled at the game of darts, often going to state tournaments. Bill loved cooking, and spending time with his family and friends. He loved games – never letting you win – he made you earn a victory.  Bill was always loyal, often wearing his heart on his sleeve.  He was willing to help anyone.  Bill had a lot of love to share.

William is survived by his wife, Melanie Feldshau; his daughter, Ashley; his son, Chad; his granddaughters: Whitnei, Jersei, and Sophya; his step-children: Samantha, Tabitha, Jeremiah, and Anthony. He is further survived by his father, William Savage; his mother, Patricia Feldshau; his step-father, Ronald Feldshau; his siblings: Dana, April, Kurt, and Bryan.  He is preceded in death by his sister, Tammy.