Hale K. Feaster

Hale K. Feaster, 88, of Greensburg, Indiana passed away on October 12, 2018. He was born on February 18, 1930 in Rush County, the son of George and Mary Bates Feaster. Hale was a 1947 graduate of Rushville High School. He went on to attend Indiana University before enlisting in the United States Navy. Hale was a Seaman 1st Class on the USS Antietam and USS Valley Forge. After his service he continued with active reserves until 1954. Over the years he worked in many different places: Route Driver for Omar Bakery; Cleveland Cap Screw; Roots Blower; Vice President of Auto-Swage; President of NAC; President of H.K. Feaster Industrial Supply; Owner of Ideal Realty. On October 23, 1972, he married Sondra Sue Melick. Hale was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Greensburg. Hale was a licensed pilot. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, boating, and traveling. Survivors include: wife- Sue Feaster; son- Michael (Rose) Feaster; stepson- Jerry (Shelley) AmRhein; stepdaughter- Kelly (Tony) Waters; grandchildren-Courtney (Sarah) Schroeder, Marcus Schroeder, Stephanie (Justin) Berauer, and Matthew AmRhein; great grandchildren- Colton Schroeder, Allie Schroeder, Micheala Schroeder, Audrey Hogg, Kendal Berauer, Dani Berauer, Zoey AmRhein, Miranda AmRhein, Lettie AmRhein, and Raymond AmRhein; great great granddaughter- Harper Ruggles. He was preceded in death by his parents. A visitation for family and friends will be held at the Gilliland Howe Funeral Home on Monday, October 15, 2018 from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Funeral Services will be on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 11:00 am also at the Funeral Home. Rev. Steve Wood will be officiating. Burial will follow at the South Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association, Decatur County Animal Shelter, or to the Decatur County Community Foundation. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.gilliland-howe.com.