Alvin Feller

New Iberia - Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM , Tuesday, August 16, 2011 , at First United Methodist Church in New Iberia , for Alvin C. 'Pop' Feller, 97, who passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2011 in New Iberia . Interment will follow in Rosehill Cemetery . Born on April 12, 1914 in Fredericksburg , Texas , Mr. Feller started working as a rancher, and then for Reading Bates with over 25 years of service. He enjoyed gardening and proudly served our country in the U.S. Army, during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Betty Deville Chauvin Feller of New Iberia; son, Jerry Feller and wife Linda of New Iberia; step sons, Jimmy Chauvin and wife Tisa, John Chauvin and wife Ellen, Jerry Chauvin and wife Joni, all of New Iberia; daughters, Dianne Fletcher and husband Avon of Harper, Texas, Cindy Kern and husband Byron of New Iberia; daughter-in-law, April Feller of New Iberia; brothers, Herbert Feller of Harper, Texas, Tommy Feller of Kerrville, Texas; sister, Alice Behrends of Fredericksburg, Texas; 13 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren and one due to arrive in January. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Amanda Scheffer Feller; son, Robert Feller; granddaughter, Melissa Davidson; first wife, Pearl Feller; brothers, C.O. Feller, Walter Feller; sister, Cora Kramer, Christine Kramer, and Anita Tasch. Pallbearers will be 'Pop's' grandchildren, Wayne , Christi, Bobby, Niki, Chris, Pearl , Shawn, Jeremy, Shane, Jennifer, Janie, Jacie, and Erick. The family would like to give special thanks to caregivers, Deborah Lombard, Trinetta Hall, and Jim Wyche. Memorial contributions may be made to AAA Home Health and Hospice, 2111 Highway 14, New Iberia , LA 70560 . A gathering of family and friends will be Monday from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd , in New Iberia . Visitation will continue Tuesday from 8:00 AM until 9:30 AM . Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd., New Iberia, LA 70560, 337.365.3331, is in charge of arrangements.