Charles Elden Feyler III, 50, China, passed away at home on May 16, 2024 following a long illness. He was born on Feb. 6, 1974, a son of Jennie May (Tibbetts) and Charles E. Feyler Jr.
Charles, aka “Chuck,” grew up in Whitefield and graduated from Erskine Academy in the class of 1993. While at Erskine, Chuck was enrolled in the culinary program where his talents were recognized as he won the state culinary competition and went on to compete at the national level in Kentucky. Upon graduation, he furthered his skills by attending Johnson and Wales for a year in culinary arts on full scholarship. Then he got a job as a cook at Thatcher’s restaurant in Damariscotta, and later at Peaslee’s Quick Stop in Jefferson, and Rideout’s Market and Grill in Windsor.
Following his work as a cook, Chuck went back to school at Kennebec Valley Community College and earned an associate degree in computer applications technology. His hard work in school led him to become president of Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society and was elected as student of the year in 2014. He was also a participant in the Trio Program and earned special recognition for the All Academic Team of Maine from state Sen. Roger Katz. On the day of graduation, Chuck made his family proud with his many accomplishments and awards including the Fred Whitney Award.
On March 13, 2002, Chuck married Melanie Beaudoin and the two enjoyed 22 years together. They loved to travel and spend time with friends and family. Some of Chuck’s favorite pastimes include racing pro-stock cars and mini stock cars at the racetracks including Wiscasset Speedway and Unity Raceway where his competition name was “Mr. Excitement.” Chuck was also skilled with electronics and installed many CB radios for truck drivers.
Chuck enjoyed playing video games (especially with his nephew and great nephew), watching the birds, playing and cooking at the Kennebec Valley Horseshoe Club tournaments, and was proud to have recently obtained his dream car a buggy, a 1974 VW Super Beetle. Appropriately, it was the last car he and Peanut took a ride together in! Chuck was always making his friends and family laugh and will be remembered with his beloved dog, Peanut, by his side.
Chuck was predeceased by his father, Charles E. Feyler Jr.; brother-in-law, James Lewis; special uncle, Clint Feyler; cousin, Allen Glidden; and most recently his best friend, Jerry Rideout II.
He is survived by his wife, Melanie Feyler, and their fur babies, Peanut, Princess Reign, Pandora, and Minnie; his mother, Jennie Feyler; his siblings, Dwayne Feyler and his wife, Lorraine, Jeffery Feyler Sr. and his wife, Tammy; and his sister, Donna Lewis; nephew, Jeffery Feyler Jr. and his fiance, Ann Clarke; great-nephew, Jeffery Feyler III; and great-nieces, Bridget Feyler and Chloe Feyler; and many cousins and friends.
A celebration of life will be held at a date and time to be announced. Arrangements have been entrusted to Plummer Funeral Home, 983 Ridge Road, Windsor.
