Elaine A. Felger: 1939 – 2009
Elaine A. Felger, 69, a resident of rural Fort Wayne in Lake Township and wife of Norman P. Felger, died unexpectedly Sunday morning, May 31, 2009, at her residence.
Mrs. Felger was born on October 19, 1939 in Monroeville, a daughter of Arthur and Margaret (Figel) Fuelling. She spent her formative years in the rural Monroeville area and graduated from Hoagland High School in 1957. On December 25, 1960 she was married to Norman P. Felger, and spent her married life in Lake Township.
She earned a degree in music from IPFW, was able to play 13 different musical instruments, and had privately taught hundreds of students piano, organ, or guitar over the years. In addition, she organized the “Starlighters” Band that specialized in square dances. She herself was an expert square dance caller, being able to call over 25 different dances. She also called dances for the Rupley’s Dixon Square Dancers.
Known as an expert bowler, she began serving on the Fort Wayne Bowling Association board in 1970, and is a past president. She was elected to WISBA in 1983 as a director, where she served in various offices and committees throughout the years. She was also inducted into the Fort Wayne Bowling Association Hall of Fame in 1989 and the WISBA Hall of Fame in 2001 with Meritorious Service. In addition, she also enjoyed flower arranging and basket weaving.
A member of St. John’s Lutheran Church–Lake Twp., she played for the church’s contemporary service and served as the handbell director.
She had worked as general manager at the Comfort Inn in Fort Wayne from 1989 to 2003, and retired from the Sleep Inn in 2004.
The surviving relatives include her husband of 48 years Norman Felger; a daughter Cheri (Paul, Jr.) Meyers of Fort Wayne; and her three grandchildren Elijah, David, and Ariana. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a. m. Thursday, June 4, 2009, at St. John’s Lutheran Church–Lake Twp., 7914 W. Cook Road, with Pastor Ralph Easterhaus and John Cowan, officiating.
The family will receive friends at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco on Wednesday from 2 to 8 p. m., or at the church one hour prior to the service.
Interment will be in the family plot at Eel River Cemetery, Allen County.
For those who wish, memorials may be directed to St. John’s Lutheran Church–Lake Twp. Building Fund.
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June 1st, 2009 at 9:53 pm
Dear Norman, Cheri, and Paul – Please rest assured that we are here to walk beside you as you journey through this difficult time in the next few days and in the days ahead. Jeanine and I, as well as our staff convey our fondest wishes and deepest sympathy to all of you.
Greg Childs
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:02 am
Cheri,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Paul, the kids, and your dad during this time of deep loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Much love,
Mary, Tracie, Jake & Noah
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:28 am
NewSong will not be the same with out Elaine thumping the bass behind me.
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:48 pm
I knew Elaine through bowling. She was a great lady and a great and talented leader. Her organizational skills were outstanding. My condolences to you as you go through the next few days and weeks.
Shirley Bailey
Indianapolis IN
June 2nd, 2009 at 3:35 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember the last time I saw Elaine and that was at my Dad’s memorial. I was very happy to see her and I know Mom was too. I have alot of fond memories and am so very sorry for your loss. Elaine will be missed
All our love Bonnie and Kim
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:01 pm
Our deepest symphanties for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Darlene(Pusey) Crouch and family
June 3rd, 2009 at 8:42 am
We have been privileged to have know Elaine for she was a very special person. Always a good word for very one and always a smile even when she did not fell well. Our prayers are with Norm and Cheri and family. God be with all of you.
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:36 am
All of us at the CVB are deeply saddend by the sudden departure of Elaine. Our prayers and condolences go out to her entire family.
Elaine was a great friend of our city’s hospitality industry. She greeted all her hotel’s guests with a big smile. She lead the way to bring state bowling tournaments to Fort Wayne, several times. She showed our famous Hoosier Hospitality to literally thousands of people. She was a special person. God bless Elaine, may she rest in peace.
June 3rd, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Norm and family,
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Elaine will be missed by many as she has touched so many lives.
Gods peace to you,
Patty Stahlhut
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:16 pm
Paul and Cheri, Sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
June 4th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
Dear Norman and family,
Jerome and Harriet would like to express our sympathy to you in these times of sadness and will keep you in our prayers.
Jerome and Harriet Fuhrman
June 5th, 2009 at 11:27 pm
Please accept our condolences and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
June 17th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
Norm and Cheri,
The last week a was remember when you received me in your home twenty years ago, and i decide look for you by internet and i found this sad notice.
I am so sorry to know that Elaine is not with you. i will never forget her.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love
Kathy