Elmer D. Schwamberger, 98, of Brookston, died at 10:05 p.m. Sunday, November 20, 2011 in Rosewalk Commons, Lafayette. He was born May 8, 1913 in rural Otterbein, Indiana to the late George and Emma (Pfeiffer) Schwamberger and was a 1931 graduate of Brookston High School. During high school he was an accomplished Basketball player for the Brookston Bombers. His marriage was to Vera E. Wilson on February 17, 1945 in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Lafayette. He and his wife attended the church for many years. Vera died June 19, 2001. Mr. Schwamberger farmed grain and livestock on the family farm in Brookston and was a former member of the Brookston Optimist Club. Elmer loved being outdoors and mowing yards. He also enjoyed playing Euchre and watching basketball, especially Purdue, IU, the Indiana Pacers and the Boston Celtics. Surviving is a daughter, Constance Hines (husband: Bob) and a son, David Schwamberger both of Brookston. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston; Rev. Dr. Lelan D. McReynolds to officiate. Interment to follow in Tippecanoe Memory Gardens Cemetery, West Lafayette.