Bob died peacefully July 2, 2015, at his home in Fayetteville, N.Y.
He prepared at the Taft School and was a member of Cottage Club at Princeton. Bob left the University in 1942 and entered the Marine Corps, where he served in the parachute troops and later as a second lieutenant. In 1951, he founded Feldmeier Equipment Inc., which he expanded to six locations across the country. Among his professional achievements are 19 patents, most of them for food-processing equipment.
Bob’s wrestling achievements began in 1938 when he won the New York State High School Championship in the 125-pound weight class. Wins continued through his time at Princeton and through his entire life, culminating with his election to the Wrestling Hall of Fame. Bob also received the Meritorious Service Award, given by the National Wrestling Coaches Association.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy Lou; children Jeanne Jackson, Jake ’70, Lisa Clark, and Robert E.; their spouses; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.