Obituaries

May 1, 1947 to April 7, 2012

ROYAL CENTER - Charles R. Fahler, 64, of Star City passed away on Saturday, April 7,  at Richard L. Roudebush Veterans Medical Center in Indianapolis.

Born on May 1, 1947, he was the son of the late Richard and Ida Ruth (Miller) Fahler.

Survivors include his sister, Cathy Schmicker of Medaryville, uncle, Harry Miller of Indianapolis, nephew, Kevin Schultz of Medaryville, niece, Lori Schultz of Medaryville, great nieces and nephews, Riley Schultz of Killeen, Texas, Maddison Schultz of Medaryville, Mason Schultz of Medaryville, Sadie Ruth Schultz of Killeen, Texas and Eli Schultz of Medaryville. He is also survived by several cousins.

Mr. Fahler was a 1966 Star City High School graduate and a U.S. Army veteran where he was a medic at the 14th Fld Hospital 56th General in Germany. He was formerly employed at Winamac Steel for over 20 years. He was also a former Advanced EMT for Pulaski County EMS and Starke County EMS. He was a former Pulaski County Deputy Coroner and a dedicated Star City Volunteer Fireman for many years. He was a member of the Winamac V.F.W #1728 and he enjoyed fishing. He was also instrumental in starting the 14th Fld Hospital 56th General reunion committee.

Visitation will begin at 1 p.m., Wednesday, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes, Royal Center Chapel.  The funeral service will follow at 2:30 p.m., (Wednesday, April 11),  at the funeral home with Pastor Kevin Drane officiating. Burial with military rites will be performed at Star City West Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Kidney Foundation.