Donald Gene Fellin

Donald (Don) Gene Fellin, 82, entered into eternal life on November 3, 2026, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church.

Beloved husband of 58½ years to Kathleen Fellin (nee Vegessi); cherished father of Andrea (Jamie) Allman, Eileen (Aaron) Curl and Alicia (Brian) Clark; devoted grandfather of Aidan, Natalie, Lilly, Ethan (Julia) and Katie (Lexie) Allman, Jacob and Gretchen Curl, and Gianna, Gavin and Lucia Clark; dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend.

Don was born on December 5, 1943, and was raised and lived the majority of his life in south St. Louis. He attended Our Lady of Sorrows grade school where he first joined the Boy Scouts, ultimately achieving the honor of Eagle Scout.

Don played high school soccer at St. Louis Preparatory Seminary South and was named to the Missouri All-State team. He continued his education at Cardinal Glennon College, and as part of his seminary training, spent a year studying at Catholic University in Washington D.C., a time he spoke of with pride and fond regard.

Don was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War, who served his country in the United States Army as an officer in military intelligence. During his service, he and Kathy spent their first year of marriage in Monterey, California where he studied at the military language school before deploying for service in Vietnam. In his later years, he proudly participated in an Honor Flight for veterans.

As a young husband and father and while working full-time, Don earned his MBA from Saint Louis University. Through his many years of employment in accounting and finance, Don was well-respected and fondly regarded by his co-workers and especially by the many individuals he managed.

Don carried dear friendships from each of these chapters throughout his entire life.

Above all else, Don’s greatest blessing was his family. He was a devoted husband who shared a loving and enduring marriage with Kathy for nearly six decades. He was immensely proud of his daughters, sons-in-law and grandchildren and made sure to tell them so frequently. His love, guidance and endless and unselfish support will impact them forever.

Don will be remembered for his strong faith, feisty spirit, deep wisdom and great love of family. His legacy will live on in the hearts of all who loved him.