Joseph Paul Feifer, aged 91, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania passed away on September 9th, 2022, at home with loved ones by his side.
He was born in Mt Carmel, PA to Felix and Clara (Laskoski) Feifer in March of 1931. After high school, he attended Bloomsburg State College. At Bloomsburg, he ran Cross Country and Track even winning the one mile run in the State College meet.
He was awarded the Master of Science in Chemical Education from Bucknell University and the University of Virginia conferred upon him a PhD in Chemistry in 1962.
Following his education, Joseph worked his entire career at Armstrong World Industries and retired as a Research Fellow in 1992.
Joseph was a veteran of the United States Army having been a radio operator during the Korean War.
He enjoyed being outdoors golfing, fishing and backpacking and had a love of travel. He spent many years as a PIAA track and field and swimming and diving official along with mentoring elementary students in softball.
Joseph is survived by his current wife, Carol McCurry. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children: Eric Feifer and his wife Kim, Greta Bogner and her husband Fred all of Lancaster, PA. He is also survived by his three grandchildren Abigail Bogner, Emily Bogner and Geoffrey Bogner. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia Phillips.
Services will be for family only. Contributions can be made in his memory to Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Drive
Lancaster, PA 17604.
Rick Herr says
Worked with Joe at Armstrong 24
years great guy .
William Kauffman says
Joe was my favorite person to work with at Armstrong. He taught me many things including how to effectively cover the big plastics fare in Duesseldorf Germany. I have many fond memories. My prayers go out to all his entire family.
Lynn Barbell says
Greta and Eric,
Steve let me know if your father’s passing. My thoughts are with both of you and your families at this time. I have many good memories of your parents from growing up in Chestnut Hill. I cannot believe how time has flown by. May your memories of your father give you peace and comfort and bring many smiles to your faces as you remember him.
Lynn Geisenberger Barbell
Carolyn Kent says
What a wonderful guy! As a coworker at Armstrong, he taught me a lot; I am grateful for the opportunity of knowing him!
Carolyn Kent says
What a wonderful guy! As a coworker at Armstrong, he taught me a lot; I am grateful for the opportunity of knowing him!