Elmer F. Featherston, 87 of Angola passed away at 12:15 am on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Heritage Pointe of Huntington. Elmer was a 1950 graduate of Carmel High School and played on the basketball team that won back to back Hamilton County Tournaments in 1949 and 1950, one of his fondest memories. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He attended Michigan State University on the G.I. bill and graduated in 1959 with a Bachelor of Science degree. Elmer began his career at Zionsville Grain Company where he worked in the family business until 1970 when he changed careers and began working as a sales representative for Bankers Systems for 22 years until his retirement. He was a resident of Angola for 32 years and attended Presbyterian Chapel of the Lakes, and Christ Church in Long Boat Key, Florida during his winter stays.
Elmer was born on August 6, 1932 in Carmel, Indiana, the son of Callie and Helen (Bracken) Featherston.
He was united in marriage to Maxine (Kendall) Featherston.
Survivors include his three children: Marcia (Brian) Ventura of Farmington Hills, MI; Mark (Julie) Featherston of Huntington, IN; and Margo (Paul) Breininger of Huntington; a sister: Jean Kyle; and grandchildren: Nathan (Megan) Breininger, Kaitlyn (Dustin) Grogg, Chad (Maryssa) Breininger, Colin Featherston, Caleb Featherston, Kelsey Featherston, Lisa Ventura, Laura Ventura and Leslie Ventura; and four great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Elmer was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Maxine Featherston; infant sister: Vera; and his brother: G. Melvin Featherston.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 24, 2019 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Presbyterian Chapel of the Lakes, 2955 W. Orland Road, Angola, Indiana with funeral services immediately following at the chapel.
Memorial donations may be made out to Presbyterian Chapel of the Lakes or Christ Church both in care of Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington, IN 46750.
