Hautapu Sports Club wishes to send condolences to the friends and families of two supporters who have recently died.
Robert (Rob) Feisst, a former player, coach and administrator at the club, died at Waikato Hospital on May 21, 2024, aged 79.
On the same day, Paul Fife, a keen supporter of Hautapu rugby teams, died peacefully at home, aged 67.
Robert Allan ‘Rob’ Feisst
An obituary published by the Waikato Times says:
Dearly loved husband of Val. Cherished father and father-in-law to Sonya, Julie & Graham, Fiona & Scott, Andrew & Jen, and Poppa to his 8 grandchildren.
‘Special thanks to St John and the Renal Unit of Waikato Hospital for the love and care shown to Rob’
A celebration of Rob’s life will be held at the Cambridge Town Hall, Victoria Street, Cambridge, on Tuesday, 28th May 2024 at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation. Donations to St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. All communications to The Feisst Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge.
Paul Gerrard ‘Fifey’ Fife
Paul Fife will be remembered as a keen supporter of Hautapu Sports, especially when he was able to follow son Kent when he was a member of the club’s Breweries Shield-winning side.
An obituary published by the Waikato Times says:
Passed away peacefully at home on 21st May 2024, with his family at his side, age 67 years. Loved husband of Lynley. Cherished dad of Angela & Joe, Melissa & Mark, Kent & Olivia. Adored Gargy of Savanna, Rory, Mila, Rohnan, Luka, Greta and Caspian. Awesome brother and friend to many.
A celebration of his life will be held at 1230 Kaipaki Rd, Cambridge, Monday, 27th May 2024, at 11.00am, followed by the burial at The Leamington Public Cemetery. Donations to The Stroke Foundation would be appreciated and may be left at the service. All communications to The Fife Family,1230 Kaipaki Road, RD 3, Cambridge 3495.
