Mabel L. Feistel, age 91, of N8854 Church Street in Forest Junction, died on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. Mabel was born on June 10, 1922 in Forest Junction, daughter of the late Frank and Lottie (Stanelle) Zirbel. She married Melvin "Pat" Feistel on March 20, 1943 at Zion United Methodist Church in Forest Junction. He preceded her in death in 1961. She was a member of Zion United Methodist Church in Forest Junction. Mabel was famous for her chocolate chip cookies. She is survived by three daughters: Donna Nemecek, Linda Matzke, and Wenda (Larry) Cichucki; grandchildren: David (Kim) Johnson, Dan (Dana) Johnson, David (Janine) Barkow, Bob (Jodi) Watruba, Tami (Gordie) Gasch, Teri (Gus) Weber, Rick Matzke, Patrick Matzke, Kimberly Cichucki, and Nicholas Cichucki; 13 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; sisters-in-law: Verna Lou Zirbel and Mary Feistel; many special nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Preceded in death by her husband Melvin "Pat" Feistel; her parents; grandson Jeff Behnke; brothers: Reuben, Frank, and Hugo Zirbel; sisters: Hulda Sievert and Aspenna Johns; and other relatives. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 27, 2013 at Zion United Methodist in Forest Junction. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Becky Kindshi with burial to follow at Forest Home Cemetery in Forest Junction. Friends may call at the church from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. with the funeral to follow at 11:00 a.m. Online condolences may be made at www.wieting-funeralhome.com In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to Camp Forest and Outer Limits.
