Elmer D. Charles, 86, Ligonier, died Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, at home.
He was born Aug. 2, 1938. On Feb. 27, 1976, he married Rosemary Taulbee, who preceded him in death in 2019.
He is survived by his son, Elmer Defroy Charles Jr., Michigan City; five daughters, Rosie (Ronnie) Compton, Rochester, Wilma (Shane) Grant, Elkhart, Sara (David) Macias and Angel (Adam Long) Charles, Ligonier, and Rosamarie (Josh) Charles; a sister, Gertrude Kinslow, Ligonier; 36 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier, is handling arrangements.