Charles Kraft Feller

Daleville, IN...Charles Kraft Feller, 84, passed away April 2, 2005, after an extended illness in Millers Merry Manor in Chesterfield.He was born in Findlay, Ohio, April 6, 1920, the son of Floyd B and Lillie Kraft Feller.He was a graduate of Findlay High School and obtained his undergraduate and Master's Degrees at Bowling Green University in Ohio. He taught school for 40 years, the last 25 at North Side High School in Ft. Wayne, Indiana where he had resided fro 56 years.Charles was active in church all of his life and taught Sunday School for many years. He was a member of Westridge Baptist Church in Ft. Wayne and recently had moved to Daleville with his wife and daughter.Charles was an avid reader and enjoyed writing, music, theater, photography, bicycling, and camping. He loved art and did a lot of pen and ink drawings. He kept a daily journal most of his life. When he was 72, he wrote an autobiography for his children and niece. He did extensive research over the years and created slide programs to illustrate many lessons for his history classes. He also presented a wonderful slide presentation during the Christmas season.Survivors include his wife of 62 years: Laura (Hiestand) of Daleville, 2 daughters: Janice Heiss (max) of Daleville and Karen Courtright of Grand Forks, ND, 1 niece: Randie Levisky of Macungie, PA.He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother: James Feller.A memorial service will be held at Westridge Baptist Church, 4710 Illinois Road, in Ft. Wayne on Sunday, April 17, 2005 at 2:00 PM.Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer Association, Box 40389, Indianapolis, IN 46240 or the Westridge Baptist Church, 4710 Illinois Road, Ft. Wayne, IN, 46804.Local arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard and Sons Funeral Home, 8212 South Walnut St., Daleville.Online Guestbook is available at: www.ballardandsons.com