Dr. Loren Joseph Feldner, 58, of Palos Park, Illinois passed away suddenly on January 17, 2019. Loren was born on May 26, 1960 in Tinley Park, Illinois. He was the son of Joseph A. and the late Donna Marie Feldner. He is survived by his daughter Alexandra Lauren Feldner, siblings Duane (Meg) Feldner and Janeen (Robert) Pikula and many loving nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
Loren graduated from Brother Rice Catholic High School in 1978, Loyola University in 1982 and Loyola School of Dentistry in 1986. He practiced dentistry in Orland Park at Brasky, Feldner & Assoc. for 33 years. As a dedicated teacher and lifelong learner, he was a clinical professor at Loyola School of Dentistry and earned his MBA from Northwestern Kellogg School of Management. Loren was actively involved in and an advocate for his profession. He was a member of the International College of Dentists and the American College of Dentists. He served as Chair of the Council on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and Chair of the American Dental Political Action Committee (ADPAC) as part of the American Dental Association (ADA). Loren also acted as a Director of the Chicago Dental Society (CDS) and held numerous offices in the Illinois State Dental Society (ISDS). He worked tirelessly to provide dental services to underprivileged communities and veterans in Illinois. Loren consistently went above and beyond to prioritize his patients and provide them the finest and most compassionate care.
Loren never experienced a dull moment as he filled his life with adventure. He loved boating on his Cobalt, snowmobiling, cheering on the Blackhawks, race car driving and traveling with his Beloved Daughter Alexandra, Dear Family, Loyal Friends and his Love Terry Park. Loren’s generous and genuine heart never stopped giving to others. His passion and excitement for life and sense of humor brought joy to everyone he encountered.
Visitation Friday, January 25, 2019, 12:00-9:00 PM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 Harlem Avenue Tinley Park, IL. 60477. Funeral Saturday January 26, 2019, 9:00 AM at the Funeral Home to St. Alexander Church, Mass of Christian Burial, 10:00 AM. Entombment in Holy Sepulchre Mausoleum of the Archangel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Folds of Honor Dept. 13, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74182, foldsofhonor.org or Chicago Dental Society Foundation, 401 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL. 60611, cds.org/smile/cds-foundation. For information on services,
708-532-1635 or
www.vandenbergfuneralhome.com