Edward M. “Rusty” Felegy, 75, of Emmaus, died at home Sept. 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Edward Felegy and Mae “Billie” (Krause) Szakasitz and the stepson of the late John Szakasitz. He was the husband of Diane P. (Rothrock) Felegy.

He graduated from Emmaus High School in 1970 and remained a lifelong resident of Emmaus.

He was an outdoorsman, mechanic, inventor and entrepreneur.

He dedicated more than 42 years of service to the County of Lehigh, advancing through the ranks as a mechanic and eventually retiring as supervisor of the County of Lehigh Utility Garage.

In his younger years, he pursued a passion for drag racing, building, maintaining and racing his 1962 Corvette,

He could fix almost anything and was happiest working with his hands, whether repairing, building, inventing or creating something new.

He was also an avid hunter, archer, fisherman and trapper who treasured his time in the woods. For nearly 30 years, he owned X-treme Hunting Products and developed innovative archery products, including one for which he earned a U.S. patent.

His family was the center of his world, and he took immense pride in watching each generation grow and flourish.

He had an extraordinary partnership of more than 54 years with his beloved wife. Together they created a family and a lifetime of memories that he treasured above all else.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Tracy Hausknecht and husband, Brian; his son, Edward M. Jr. and wife, Heidi; his cherished grandchildren, Katie Hausknecht, Ryan Hausknecht, Oscar, Ivan, Vivien, Theodore, Veronica. He was also delighted to welcome Katie’s fiancé, Ross Wistar and Ryan’s fiancé, Jared Mickley, into the family.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 501 Chestnut St., Emmaus, 18049.

Arrangements by Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus.