Homer Feightner

Homer Feightner, age 85, of Ligonier, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2013 at 7:30 AM at his residence from an extended illness. He was born on June 18, 1928 to Howard Irving and Valeria Leora (Reid) Feightner in Rome City, Indiana. On December 15, 1950 he married Donna Tracy, she survives. Mr. Feightner was a 1947 graduate of Rome City High School and served his country honorably in the 101st Airborne Division of the Army during the Korean War. Mr. Feightner was a truck driver and farmed. He enjoyed driving the Amish people, spending time at the coffee shop, and helping the family on the farm. Survivors include his wife, Donna of Ligonier; three children, Douglas (Julie) Feightner of Albion, Mark (Donna) Feightner Fort Wayne, Trish Feightner Fort Wayne; 5 grandchildren, Zachary (Teresa) Feightner of Garrett, Haley Feightner of Plainfield, Tori Feightner of Albion, Mallory Kraner of Bloomington, and Maddison Kraner of Fort Wayne; 4 great-grandchildren, Nicole, Elizabeth, Jacob, and Zoey Feightner; 2 siblings, Forrest Feightner of Ligonier and Barbara Hochstetler of Topeka. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Larry Feightner. There will be a time of visitation held on Friday, November 29, 2013 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Yeager Funeral Home- 1589 Lincolnway South; Ligonier, IN 46767. A private cremation committal service will be held at Legacy Cremation and Remembrance Center. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions are to be directed in care of Noble County Hospice or the American Kidney Foundation.