Francis Felcman Obituary

Francis was born to Adolph and Alice (Zureck) Felcman on July 26, 1937, in Wallis, Texas, and returned home on April 27, 2025. He grew up on the family farm, fostering his love for the outdoors at an early age. He attended Wallis High School and Wharton County Junior College. He received his degree from Sam Houston State University, majoring in Industrial Arts with a minor in business.
Francis proudly served the country he loved in Korea for one year in the Army Engineer Battalion, Rank Specialist E5, and another two years in the Active Reserves.
After his Army service, Francis went to work for Collins Radio (5 years), Texas Instruments (18 years), and finally Compaq Computers, where he retired after 17 years of service.
Francis married Delores Ann Sklar, also of Wallis, Texas, on July 17, 1960. They shared almost 65 years of marriage and two sons, Christopher and Jeffrey.
Francis was very active in his community. He coached/managed Chris's Little League Baseball teams, and attended as many local sporting events as he could. Francis also served as a leader for the Lamar 4-H Club, mentoring youth and supporting the Fort Bend County Fair. He was a long-time member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Richmond, Texas, where he and Delores were in charge of cooking the delicious green beans with bacon and onions for the annual Turkey Dinner Bazaar. Francis was a proud member of the American Legion Wallis Post 200. He treasured the time and fellowship he spent with his fellow veterans.
Francis loved being outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved spending time at the deer lease with his son Chris, Brother-in-law Johnnie Sklar, and numerous cousins and nephews for many years. He maintained a large backyard garden and nurtured an orange tree that his beloved father had gifted. In his later years, he enjoyed working and visiting the family ranch in Milano, Texas.
Francis is preceded in death by his parents, Adolph and Alice Felman, brother Marcus Felcman, in-laws John and Tracy Sklar, brother-in-law and wife Johnnie and Tilly Sklar, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Francis is survived by his wife, Delores Ann of Rosenberg, TX, son and wife, Chris and Nancy of Magnolia, TX, Son Jeff of Houston, TX, sister-in-law Gaydell Felcman of Lake Jackson, TX, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wallis American Legion Post 200.
P.O. Box 730, Wallis, TX 77485.
The family wishes to thank Johnnie and Nancy Robeson, Rafael and Rosa Guzman and family for their love, friendship, and support. You all are the Best!