Six students receive Felterman Foundation scholarships

The Felterman Foundation has awarded six scholarships honoring the memories of two members of the Felterman family
The scholarships go to 2024 Patterson High graduates Katie Leblanc, Ella Doucet, Cooper LaGarde, Alaiya Favors, Ella Dudousatt and Cameron Marin.
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.
David Felterman was born Oct. 23, 1952, and was a 1970 alumnus of Patterson High School. The family described him as 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 he was duck hunting on Jan. 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. He is the son of Fulton C. and Sylvia F. Felterman of Patterson.
Chad Felterman was born Sept. 15, 1979, and was a 1997 alumnus of Patterson High School and valedictorian of his class. 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.
The family says he exuded 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 41. Chad is the son of Danny C. and Linda B. Felterman of Patterson.