Charles G. ‘Charlie’ Fletcher Sr.

Charles G. “Charlie” Fletcher, Sr., 88, of Etna Green, Ind., passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre of Wabash, Ind.
Charlie was born on January 28, 1938, to Luther C. Fletcher and Lottye K. Jewell Fletcher in Boswell, Ind. He graduated from Fowler High School in Fowler, Ind. He served in the United States Army from 1956 to 1958. He eloped with his high school sweetheart, Elaine Swango, on March 22, 1957, and they shared 69 wonderful years together.
He was a member of Etna Green Methodist Church. He worked as a Layout Journeyman for R.R. Donnelley and Sons for 38 years until his retirement in 1998. He then worked part-time at McCormick Creek Golf Course in Nappanee for many years, grounds keeping in exchange for free golfing. He most enjoyed golfing with his grandchildren and his friends, fishing trips to Minnesota, doing yard work, and spending time with his loving family. He loved to share his trained Golden Retrievers, Rusty, Gus, Dolly, Odie and Sonny with others, taking them to schools, nursing homes and parades whenever he could. He was often seen with them dressed in costumes walking or riding in the wagon around town.
Charlie is survived by his wife, Elaine Fletcher of Etna Green; his daughters: Debra (Steve) Disher of Bourbon; Linda (Kirk) Swaidner of Winona Lake; his sons: Charles Fletcher, Jr. of Bourbon; James Fletcher of Etna Green; 7 grandchildren Jason, Eric, Ashley, Josh, Melissa, Scott and Chase; 10 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Charlie was preceded in death by his parents; his great-grandson, Cameron Fairchild; his sisters, Patricia Westwood, Donna Fariss, Mary Sharpf, Barbara Jolyne Martin, FaithAnn Redding; and his brother, Robert Fletcher.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Etna Green Methodist Church, 131 W. Broadway St., Etna Green, Ind.
A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. with Dr. Tim Kovalcik officiating.
A military graveside service will take place in Etna Green Cemetery, Etna Green, Ind.
Memorial donations may be made in Charlie’s honor to the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, P.O. Box 1906, Pierceton, IN 46562 or https://awlwarsaw.com/.
Thank you to all our friends and community for your support during this difficult time.
Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home wishes to extend our deepest condolences to the family and is honored to be providing our services in celebrating the life of Charlie.
Friends are invited to sign the online guest book and share memories with the family at: www.deatonclemensfh.com.