David W. Feltman

October 17, 1942 - August 30, 2017

David W. Feltman, loving husband, father, grandfather & true friend who was known for his intelligence, business acumen, quick wit and heart of gold, passed away on August 30, 2017 in Sonoma, California. He would have celebrated his 75th birthday next month.

David was the son of Harold & Dorothy Feltman, born in Elgin, IL on October 17, 1942. His early years were spent in Woodstock, IL, until his family moved to Elmhurst, IL where David attended Willowbrook High School & then graduated from Parsons College in Fairfield, IA.

David proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, with two tours of duty in Vietnam with the 173rd Airborne Brigade. Upon his honorable discharge from the Army, David started a lengthy career in the equipment finance industry in Chicago with AAR Corp. In 1979, David relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area where he worked for some of the leading companies in the industry, including, Security Pacific Leasing, Bank of America Leasing, and Mellon U.S. Leasing. He joined Heller Financial in Chicago in the late 1990’s. At the time of his death, David was employed by U.S. Bank Equipment Finance, headquartered in Portland, Oregon.

David is survived by his best friend & devoted wife, Valerie, his daughter, Jessica Potts, his granddaughter, Cadence, as well as his stepdaughter, Cara Gerard (Rob), and step-grandchildren, Chloe and Kellan.

David was an avid car guy who owned many classic cars over the years. David leaves behind a legacy of love, humor and wisdom accumulated over a lifetime and inspiration for leading a life well-lived that those who knew him can truly appreciate – many who were lifelong friends.

Donations may be made in his memory to Pets Lifeline of Sonoma, CA to honor David’s love of animals. An Honor Guard Ceremony at Sonoma Veteran’s Memorial Park Cemetery & Hall, 126 1st Street W, Sonoma, CA with a Celebration of David’s life immediately following on Saturday, October 7th at 12:30 pm.