Elbert E. Fingerle, 91, formerly of Wabash, Indiana died Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Aperion Care in Kokomo, Indiana. He was born to the late Henry and Ethel Mable (Patrick) Fingerle on December 9, 1925 in North Manchester, Indiana.

He graduated from Wabash High School. He played Semi Pro Football for Wabash Express. Elbert married Mary Lucille Hall in 1951, she passed away on July 4, 2000. He retired from Dana Corp in Marion, Indiana. Elbert served his country in the United States Navy. He was a member of Christian Missionary Alliance Church of Wabash, Indiana. He was also a member of American Legion Post 15 in Wabash, Indiana.

Elbert is survived by a sister, Evelyn Miller of North Manchester, Indiana; grandchildren, Melissa Alexander Fritz of Weatherford, Texas, Cynthia Alexander Doenges of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Mrs. Michele (Alan) Zintsmaster of Roann, Indiana, and Richard Alexander of Kokomo, Indiana; 15 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Richard Lee Alexander, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, February 6, 2017 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Father Richard Lightsey officiating. Entombment will follow at Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com