Stephen K. Feistel
May 30, 1958 - December 11, 2016
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Stephen K. Feistel
May 30, 1958 - December 11, 2016
Obituary
Stephen Kent Feistel, a beloved husband, father, brother and friend to so many, passed away in the early morning of December 11, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife, Sandra Feistel, and three sons-David, Thomas and Christopher.
Steve was born in Los Angeles on May 30, 1958 to Walter Charles Feistel and Clare Kathleen Feistel. Along with his brother, Chris, and sisters, Darlene and Kim, the family moved from Whittier to Walnut Creek and then back to southern California for Steve’s high school years at Bishop Amat and Los Altos High School where he ran track and cross country. Steve graduated from California State University, Long Beach in 1981, with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in marketing along with a minor in accounting.
Steve married Diane Kubas in 1981. They were married for 13 years and welcomed two sons into the world together, David and Thomas.
In 1993, Steve met his soul mate, Sandy Maxey, and in 1994 they married, forging a family with David, Thomas and Sandy’s son, Chris Maxey. The family lived in Mission Viejo where Steve instituted a variety of family traditions, including shopping sprees, long boring lectures and watching The Sword in the Stone for Christmas.
Steve joined Sandy as they started Accell Property Management out of their home kitchen in 1993. The company has been their life’s work and through all of their long hours and dedication they still found time to go to lunch together virtually every day.
Steve was the consummate Renaissance man with a wide variety of interests and talents, enabling him to form a personal connection with everyone he knew. He loved welding, new tech gadgets, the Lakers, Dodgers and Dolphins, Alice Cooper, reading the comics, telling stories, watching King of Queens and doing just about anything with Sandy. He could run electrical, build an armoire and captivate an audience with his personality and charm.
In 2013, Steve and Sandy bought a cabin in Green Valley Lake where they would spend as much time as possible. They would work on the guesthouse, play with their dog, Wyatt, and sit together watching the birds.
Steve loved life and approached every day with an undeniable enthusiasm, purpose and humor. Now, he walks with his parents in Heaven, smiling down on us all as we strive to follow his example.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to one of the charities that Steve was fond of:
The American Heart Association: https://donatenow.heart.org/?s_src=NAV
Sierra Club: https://vault.sierraclub.org/ways-to-give/
24 responses to Stephen K. Feistel
Village Creek HOA says:
December 14, 2016
Lit a candle in memory of Stephen K. Feistel
Ameen Behzadnia says:
December 15, 2016
Lit a candle in memory of Stephen K. Feistel
Ameen Behzadnia says:
December 15, 2016
Mr. Feistel was an amazing person that I got to know 22 years ago. He treated me like one of his own boys, from being my youth basketball coach to later coaching alongside with him. I was fortunate enough to share many thanksgiving dinners with him and his family. As I’m still been in a state of shock while writing this I know I will miss so many experiences with him but I will continue to share my memories. I’ll miss just giving him a hug and sharing a laugh, he loved my jokes and sense of humor. Definitely gone to soon but will never be forgotten. I have more memories and great experiences with Steve then I could say about my own dad, for that alone I will never forget you. Through your family your son who’s one of my best friends we will keep your legacy alive.
Donna and Scott Kather says:
December 15, 2016
Steve was a long-time business associate, and more importantly friend. We will always remember him for his integrity, sense of humor and love for adventure. Steve will be forever in our hearts. Our love and prayers go out to Sandy and his family, whom he loved and cherished.
Donna and Scott Kather
Greg Asnon says:
December 15, 2016
Steve was so much more than my best friend’s dad. He was a mentor, a close friend, and someone who always made me feel like one of his own sons. I will never forget our trip to Maui, and hearing for the first time his boxing victory over Dave, despite Dave’s multiple low blows. I will never forget the old-man basketball league we played in together, and Steve camping out at the 3-point line constantly calling for the ball. I will never forget the time spent at the cabin with him, and the lights he MacGyver-ed to ensure we could continue to work on the world’s hardest puzzle into the wee hours of the night. Throughout all the timeless memories I have with Steve, the one thing I surely will never forget is his laugh and sense of humor. He had an innate gift to make everyone around him laugh, and reminded you that life is meant to be enjoyed smiling and laughing with the ones we love the most. I cannot express how deeply you will be missed, but I know heaven is brighter than ever with you there, where the off-roading is endless, the Lakers are a winning franchise, and the cheese ball container is always full. Thank you for all amazing memories, laughs, and love you brought to my life.
Love always,
Your other son Greg