RUTH EVELYN FELGER

RUTH EVELYN FELGER, 96, of Fort Wayne, passed on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014, at Visiting Nurse. Born Sept. 27, 1918, she was a daughter of the late Solomon and Ellen Gerber. During her younger years, she worked at General Electric and also led herself and her three sisters in a traveling quartet called the "Gerber Sisters", during the 1930's and 1940's; in which she played the lead guitar. She loved country music and attending concerts. On July 19, 1947, she married her husband, the late Herbert Felger. They were the co-founders of Felger's Peat Moss, in 1953; she solely managed the business office well into her 80's. Ruth contributed to the business in many ways until her early 90's. Ruth was a member of St. John Lutheran Church Lake Twp and the Eastern Star. She is survived by her son, Jerry (Deedee) Felger; grandchildren, Matthew (Christine) Felger and Stephanie Felger; and her beloved great- granddaughter, Maleena Felger. She was also preceded in death by her three sisters, Betty Felger, Dorothy Price and Ellen Bucher. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, at St. Johns Lutheran Church Lake Township, 7914 West Cook Road, with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014, at the church. She will be laid to rest in Covington Memorial Gardens. Preferred memorials to St. Johns Lutheran Church Lake Township Building Fund or Lake Luther Outdoor Ministries. www.covingtonmemorial.com