Glen R. Elder, 69, Pierceton, passed away at 9 a.m. Dec. 6, 2013, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born April 5, 1944, in Warsaw, to Howard and Florence Slusher Elder. On Nov. 7, 1964, in Pierceton, he married Sandra Cole, who survives in Warsaw. He was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. He worked as a welder for Frush Welding. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post 258 in Pierceton. He enjoyed racing, playing shuffle board and, most of all, spending time with his family. Also surviving are his six children: Robin (and spouse Michelle) Elder, Glenda Mattern, Cami (and spouse Lowel) Miller, James Elder, Shantell (and spouse Jesse) Fugate, all of Warsaw; and Starr (and spouse Michael) Privett, Claypool; three brothers: Danny (and spouse Jan) Elder, Max (and spouse Mazie) Elder, both of Pierceton; and Jim (and spouse Ruth) Elder, Warsaw; a sister, Carol (and spouse Kent) Bragg, Morristown, Tenn.; a stepfather, Max Miller, North Webster; 19 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Services will be at 4 p.m. today at the American Legion Post 258, Pierceton. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton, is entrusted with the arrangements. ***** Memorials to The American Legion Post 258, 104 N. First St., Pierceton, IN 46562. Condolences may be sent via www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
