BALLSTON SPA — Fredric (Fritz) F. Feldhaus, 74, passed away Monday, Dec. 8 with his loving wife and family at his side.
He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 25, 1940 to Harry and Marian Feldhaus. He was the oldest of three boys. In 1959, he joined the U.S. Navy.
After completing recruit training and instruction at Electronics Technician “A” School, he was assigned to the USS KAWISHIWI, AO146 and the USS MAURY, AGS-16. In 1960, he attended Nuclear Power School in Vallejo, California. He then spent four years assigned to the USS Theodore Roosevelt SSBN600.
In 1968, he returned to NPTU Ballston Spa for assignment as a staff instructor at the S3G prototype. In the summer of 1971, he was assigned to the USS Benjamin Franklin, SSBN 640. He qualified as Engineering Officer of the Watch and was awarded Navy Achievement Medal for his performance. In 1974, he was again assigned to the SG3 prototype as staff instructor in Ballston Spa. In 1975, he was selected to serve as a technical assistant for the Local Energy Research Development Field Office (AEC) to follow the testing and construction of the S7G. During the next 14 years, he advanced from Master Chief to Ensign, Lieutenant Junior Grade, Lieutenant, and Lieutenant Commander under Admiral Hyman G. Rickover. He went on to work for the Federal Government for over a decade.
Fritz was a dedicated member of the Sub Vets of Albany-Saratoga for 10 years and a base board member for six years. In 2014, he became a member of the Holland Club after qualifying in submarines for fifty years. His work ethic, dedication to purpose and honorable service to his country was fully supported by his wife and family. Fritz spent his retirement traveling and sharing his grandchildren’s milestones with his wife. This year Fritz and Jo celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. His memory will be treasured and his legacy honored.
Fritz is survived by his wife, Josephine (Jo) Pastore Feldhaus; daughter, Freda Feldhaus McGuire (Thomas); son Phillip Feldhaus (Laurie); mother Marian Feldhaus; brothers Tom Feldhaus and Gary Feldhaus (Shirley); eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held AT 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12 at St. Mary’s Church, Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Burial with military honors will follow in the Gerald B H Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Road, Schuylerville.
