Four PHS students receive Felterman scholarships
Four Patterson High students have received Felterman Foundation Scholarships in memory of David and Chad Felterman. Shown are Alexander Haven, who plans to major in business management at Nicholls State; Rylie Chaisson, who will major in nursing at John Melvin University; Danny Felterman; Keaunca Griffin, who be a nursing major at Nicholls State; and Destin Smith, who will study kinesiology at East Texas Baptist.
David Felterman was born Oct. 23, 1952, and was a 1970 alumnus of Patterson High School. David was a fun-loving guy, avid outdoorsman, sportsman and somewhat of a daredevil. He enjoyed hunting, camping, boating, fast cars, water skiing, and dirt bike riding. While duck hunting on January 2, 1977, hypothermia claimed his life at the young age of 24. He was working in the shipping department at Cameron Iron Works, Inc. in Patterson at the time of his death. David is the son of Fulton C. and Sylvia F. Felterman of Patterson.
Chad Felterman was born Sept. 15, 1979, and was a valedictorian for the Patterson High class of 1997.. He then attended LSU, where he received three degrees, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Civil Law and Juris Doctor, and Master of Business Administration. Upon graduation he was employed by the Louisiana Department of Public Safety in Baton Rouge and later became Budget Services Director. He exuberated a love for life and enjoyed fishing, Mardi Gras, and spending time with his family and friends, especially his niece, nephews, and godchildren. On July 28, 2021, Chad passed away due to Covid 19 complications at the age of 41. Chad is the son of Danny C. and Linda B. Felterman of Patterson.
The Felterman Foundation was organized Dec. 6, 1990, by Fulton C. and Sylvia F. Felterman. The purpose of the foundation is to receive and administer funds for scientific, educational, charitable, and religious purposes. The Feltermans provided funding for the foundation until their deaths; Sylvia in 2019 and Fulton in 2022. Beginning in 1991, and every year since, the Felterman Foundation has distributed funds to numerous worthy causes.