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Desiree M. Feyer
Desiree Marie Feyer, 43, passed away on May 10, 2026, in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. Born on December 2, 1982, in Noblesville, Indiana, Desiree lived a vibrant and adventurous life filled with love for her family, the ocean, and the beauty of nature. Desiree spent her early years in Virginia, attending Alliance Christian School from Kindergarten through 10th grade before graduating from Lawrence Academy in Merry Hill, North Carolina, in 2001. She pursued her passion for design at East Carolina University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design in 2005.
After college, Desiree found joy on the water working as a boat captain in Ocracoke, North Carolina, and Key West, Florida. She captained parasail trips, fishing charters, and dinner cruises with skill and enthusiasm. An accomplished boater, she proudly held her 50-ton Vessel Captain’s License. In addition, Desiree contributed to the family business working at Feyer Ford over the years in various roles.
Desiree’s artistic talents were remarkable. She was an incredible artist who expressed herself through painting and mixed media projects inspired by the ocean and nature she loved so deeply. Her creativity and expertise also extended to home decorating where she added her warmth and touch to her home.
Desiree is survived by her precious sons Reece Feyer and Bodie Memory; her father Dick Feyer; brothers Chad Feyer (Amy) and Eric Feyer (Anne Michelle); nieces Olivia Feyer, Julia Feyer, Addisyn Feyer, Makenzie Feyer, and Brooklyn Feyer; and grandfather John Kool along with valued aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her beloved mother and dearest friend Renae Feyer; also her grandmother Sharon Kool; and grandparents Gerrit & Corry Feyer.
Desiree was truly happiest by the water. She loved being on a boat or by the ocean in North Carolina or Florida. She had an overwhelming compassion for animals of all kinds, picking up snakes who needed rescuing, and making a home for any stray cat or dog who needed one. She saw the beauty around her and would transfer it to a canvas with paint. She loved music and singing along to Billy Joel, Elvis or 90’s rap with her dad and brothers. She treasured her family – immediate and extended – and valued the relationships and legacy of being a Feyer and a Kool. Above everything else her greatest love and the pride and joy of her life was her two boys, Reece and Bodie. Her legacy of love lives on through them.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Sunday, May 17th, 2026 at 3pm on the beach with beach access across from Black Pelican Seafood Company, 3848 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949. The family will welcome visitors at the Avalon Pier on Saturday, May 16th, 2026 from 4-6:30pm. Please share expressions of sympathy with the family on-line at www.gallopfuneralservices.com .
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Dirk and I would like to extend our sympathy to you and Desiree’s extended family. You are in our thoughts at this most difficult time. Dirk & Mary Riemersma
I’m so very sorry for the families loss, prayers and love to all!
Words cannot say how sorry we are for your loss. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult of times.
We are so sad to hear about Desiree. Reading about her life, it’s clear she was a beautiful, talented person who brought warmth, creativity, and love to so many people. The love she had for her boys, her family, the ocean, animals, and art shines through every word written about her. We can only imagine how painful this loss must be for you and your family. Please know that our hearts go out to all of you, especially Reece and Bodie. May knowing that our loving Creator never forgets those we cherish so deeply, and he promises a time when “death will be no more.” — Revelation 21:3,4. bring comfort through this difficult time. Hoping the many treasured memories of Desiree, and the love surrounding your family, bring you moments of peace and strength in the difficult days ahead. Bob & Brandy
We met and grew to love Desi through her relationship with our nephew, Chad. She had a gentle, kind and loving spirit and was such a sweet soul, whose love for those boys was always evident. May she now rest in peace. Prayers of comfort for Reece and Bodie and all her family and friends. She will be missed by many.
I'm sorry for your loss Dick Feyer Eric, and Chad. Sending prayers for comfort and peace 🙏
God speed to you Desi. Some good memories with you and CP back in earlier years. Very grateful now for our brief correspondence back in March over messenger. One of my favorite memories of the three of us in college at our Oakmont apartment. Even after you moved out of the dorms and got your own place, you still stayed with us every freaking night lol. Seemed so annoying then. I cherish it so much now having that time together with you guys our Senior year of High School and Freshman year at East Carolina. You always included me, never once made me feel like a fifth wheel. I didn't realize it then. I appreciate it so much now and will always hold that close to my heart. Rest easy girl. -Cooper
To the Feyer Family, I am so sorry to here about Desi passing. She was full of energy and alot of fun to be around. Im praying for the boys and may God comfort them in their time of need. Ray, Karen Leslie Anne, and Auggie Bailey
...we are thinking of you...
I am saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Desiree. She was a bright light on Ocracoke during our time there! May her children remember and cherish the memories of their mother 💔
I was really surprised and sorry to see Desiree in The Outer Banks Voice. You have now lost the Two loves of your life much too soon. Dick, my heart goes out to you and your family since you all are so close. My heart once again breaks since Charlie and I lost our two boys much to soon, however you have a have a close partner in JESUS who always calms our needs...may God Bless you and all of your Family...really sad, Charlie and Larry...
So very sorry for your loss, my deepest Sympathy and Prayers to your family.
We are truly sorry for your loss. We send prayers for comfort to the family.
My deepest sympathies to Desiree‘s family and her sons. May God bless you all.
My deepest sympathy is extended to the family. Desiree was truly a bright beam in a cloudy world. I will miss her.
Dick, losing a child is sheer heartbreak. I ask God to wrap you and your family in His arms! I pray that you will someday be together again with her in God's eternal presence!
I’m so so sorry for the loss. Prayers and love to you all! 💔🙏
I’m so so sorry for the loss. Prayers and love to you all!
I cannot comprehend this. It seems surreal. I am shocked and so very sorry about Desi’s passing. May you each feel how much she was loved and will be missed by those of us who knew her and loved her. I hope you feel the love and prayers surrounding you. Love, Debra Barkovitz
Dirk and I would like to extend our sympathy to you and Desiree’s extended family. You are in our thoughts at this most difficult time. Dirk & Mary Riemersma
I’m so very sorry for the families loss, prayers and love to all!
Words cannot say how sorry we are for your loss. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult of times.
We are so sad to hear about Desiree. Reading about her life, it’s clear she was a beautiful, talented person who brought warmth, creativity, and love to so many people. The love she had for her boys, her family, the ocean, animals, and art shines through every word written about her.
We can only imagine how painful this loss must be for you and your family. Please know that our hearts go out to all of you, especially Reece and Bodie. May knowing that our loving Creator never forgets those we cherish so deeply, and he promises a time when “death will be no more.” — Revelation 21:3,4. bring comfort through this difficult time.
Hoping the many treasured memories of Desiree, and the love surrounding your family, bring you moments of peace and strength in the difficult days ahead.
Bob & Brandy
We met and grew to love Desi through her relationship with our nephew, Chad. She had a gentle, kind and loving spirit and was such a sweet soul, whose love for those boys was always evident. May she now rest in peace. Prayers of comfort for Reece and Bodie and all her family and friends. She will be missed by many.
I’m sorry for your loss Dick Feyer Eric, and Chad. Sending prayers for comfort and peace 🙏
God speed to you Desi. Some good memories with you and CP back in earlier years. Very grateful now for our brief correspondence back in March over messenger. One of my favorite memories of the three of us in college at our Oakmont apartment. Even after you moved out of the dorms and got your own place, you still stayed with us every freaking night lol. Seemed so annoying then. I cherish it so much now having that time together with you guys our Senior year of High School and Freshman year at East Carolina. You always included me, never once made me feel like a fifth wheel. I didn’t realize it then. I appreciate it so much now and will always hold that close to my heart.
Rest easy girl.
-Cooper
To the Feyer Family,
I am so sorry to here about Desi passing. She was full of energy and alot of fun to be around. Im praying for the boys and may God comfort them in their time of need.
Ray, Karen Leslie Anne, and Auggie Bailey
…we are thinking of you…
I am saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Desiree. She was a bright light on Ocracoke during our time there! May her children remember and cherish the memories of their mother 💔
I was really surprised and sorry to see Desiree in The Outer Banks Voice. You have now lost the Two loves of your life much too soon. Dick, my heart goes out to you and your family since you all are so close. My heart once again breaks since Charlie and I lost our two boys much to soon, however you have a have a close partner in JESUS who always calms our needs…may God Bless you and all of your Family…really sad, Charlie and Larry…
So very sorry for your loss, my deepest Sympathy and Prayers to your family.
We are truly sorry for your loss. We send prayers for comfort to the family.
My deepest sympathies to Desiree‘s family and her sons. May God bless you all.
My deepest sympathy is extended to the family. Desiree was truly a bright beam in a cloudy world. I will miss her.
Dick, losing a child is sheer heartbreak. I ask God to wrap you and your family in His arms! I pray that you will someday be together again with her in God’s eternal presence!
I’m so so sorry for the loss. Prayers and love to you all! 💔🙏
I’m so so sorry for the loss. Prayers and love to you all!
I cannot comprehend this. It seems surreal. I am shocked and so very sorry about Desi’s passing. May you each feel how much she was loved and will be missed by those of us who knew her and loved her. I hope you feel the love and prayers surrounding you. Love, Debra Barkovitz