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Rachel Logan Obituary
Rachel M Logan (Gligorich) of West Point, formerly of Lafayette and Granger, was called to heaven on Friday, March 6th, 2015, at 7:40 am. Rachel was born August 13th, 1980; daughter of Risto (Ralph) and Marilyn Gligorich. Rachel married Michael J. Logan on September 4th, 2004, at St. Thomas Aquinas Center.
Rachel graduated from Penn High School in 1998. She studied Mechanical Engineering at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in 2002. She then earned a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University in 2004.
Rachel was employed as a Manufacturing Engineer at Federal Mogul, in Frankfort, IN. Previously she was employed by Allison Transmissions in Indianapolis, and Caterpillar in Lafayette. Rachel was also a visiting Assistant Professor at Purdue University for a year and taught as a Dept. Chair at Ivy Tech for a year.
Rachel enjoyed travelling and new challenges. With Wright State University Newman Center she volunteered at St. John Bosco Orphanage in Jamaica. She spent 3 months as an Intern at Trumpf Lasers in Stuttgart, Germany. She also travelled to Mexico, Angel Falls, Venezuela, Sun Valley in Idaho, Park City, Utah, Kalispell, Montana, Mt. Hood and Mt. Bachelor in Oregon, and Mt. Banff in Canada. She loved cave diving in Live Oak, Florida and spending long full days at Disney World and Kings Island riding roller coasters. She travelled with her Mom to Maui, New Zealand and Australia for five weeks.
She was an avid scuba diver and cave diver, and earned the Abe Davis Award for Safe Cave Diving. She was an accomplished downhill skier, and savored many ski trips with her Dad. Riding her horse, Orion, was her true passion as she rode English, Western, or Dressage on an almost daily basis. She enjoyed riding lessons as well as showing Orion in various venues. Aside from shows and lessons, she took Orion on trail riding adventures in many different places. In addition, she became a talented potter and enjoyed crafting many styles of pottery which were shown at local galleries as well as sold at various shows. Throughout numerous years she enjoyed caring for a variety of guinea pigs. She also volunteered with Guinea Pig Rescue. While at home, she was an avid gardener surrounding herself with flowers year round. Sunflowers were her absolute favorite, any and all varieties. She used her flowers to create the most beautiful arrangements.
Rachel leaves behind her loving husband, Michael, as well as her parents Marilyn and Ralph Gligorich; Robert and Karen Logan; brother Keith M. Gligorich and his wife Ellen of Salt Lake City, UT; brother-in-law Thomas N. Logan, wife Melissa and niece Abigail of Yardley, PA; sister-in-law Melanie McCreary and husband John of Chicago, IL, and an uncle Paul Bohanek of Palos Heights.
She was known for her generous heart and will be missed by a great many people. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Exotic Animal Rescue and Pet Sanctuary.
Our lives are but a single breath,
we flower and we fade,
yet all our days are in Your hands,
so we return in love what love has made.
Arrangements are being handled by Soller-Baker Funeral Home in Lafayette. A celebration of Rachel's life will include visitation from 5 pm to 8 pm on Monday, March 9th at the funeral home. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Thomas Aquinas Center on Tuesday evening March 10th, at 7 pm. Sunflowers were Rachel's favorite therefore visitors are asked to please bring fresh cut sunflowers.
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Memories and Condolences
for Rachel Logan
Dipti Patel
September 1, 2021
She was the most amazing human being I have ever met. I miss her so much. I pray to the good Lord that one-day my little Zaara becomes just like Rachel. She inspired me so much. Nobody can be a great role model for my daughter than Rachel. I thrive everyday to be like Rachel.
Ciara
February 16, 2021
i did not know rachel and stumbled upon this accidentally, but she seems a lot like the kind of person i want to be. we share a lot of the same passions and i can tell she was a great person. may she rest easily
Julie Jackson
April 17, 2015
Mike, Marilyn, and Ralph,
Words cannot express enough sympathy for your loss. When we met at Wright State, Rachel and I became classmates and friends. That friendship grew deeper over many years. Rachel was a wonderful friend, and I considered her a part of my extended family. I was delighted to introduce her to my daughter, whom Rachel said she was adopting as her niece. We couldn't be more lucky to have Rachel in our lives. Rachel spent her time doing the things she loved. I will strive to do the same. I started to plant sunflowers in my garden years ago because she liked them and they grew easily. Now, I will forever plant them in her memory. I miss her and pray for her and for all of you. Please know that I will always be here for you.
Chris Logan
April 10, 2015
Mike, I'm sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you, Our sincerest condolonces from Josette, Chris, Brianna, Ashlynn, and Emma.
David Logan
March 30, 2015
Mike, I'm sorry for your loss hearing of the passing of Rachael, we just heard about it from my dad and I wish we would've heard sooner. Our sincerest condolences from Victoria and I.
Asha Asher
March 22, 2015
Dear Michael, Marilyn and Ralph,
Our sincere sympathies on the loss of precious Rachel. We met Rachel when she joined Wright State together with my daughter Prachi. Rachel blended in easily whenever she visited us in Cincinnati. I believe she hosted the country songs radio show while at Wright State. Rachel livened up our celebrations, whether it was Prachi's move to Pittsburgh, or her bridal shower, or the wedding in December 2012. We could not have imagined that we would lose Rachel so early. But even as she departed she left us with the poignant message to appreciate every moment we are given with our loved ones. Rachel will be sorely missed. I have uploaded a few of her pictures. Please accept our heartfelt condolences
Asha and Vikram Asher
Andy King
March 11, 2015
Mike,
My thoughts are with you at this very difficulty time in you life. Memories are a help during this time.
Barbara Kralovic Charlebois
March 10, 2015
My condolences :( I was very saddened to hear what happened. I worked with Rachel at caterpillar. She was very open and good natured. She was always smiling and laughing. She was well respected and seemed very competent. She will be missed.
Linda Taylor
March 10, 2015
Ralph, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you all.
Alice Anderson
March 10, 2015
My condolences to the family of Rachel Logan...I met her at St. Tom's a number of times...my prayers are with you at your loss...
Lynn Wilfong
March 10, 2015
So sorry to hear of Rachel's passing. Thinking of all during this very difficult time.
Nino Manes
March 9, 2015
We have been blessed to have had Rachel in our lives. She was such a happy and loving spirit. Our deepest sympathies to Mike, the Gligorich, and Logan families. I recall the numerous conversations about cave diving and guinea pigs over appetizers at the ME birthday celebrations. We are so terribly sorry. Please don't hesitate to reach out should you need anything. Nino and Mary Manes
Janie Gaines
March 9, 2015
So very very sorry for the loss of wife/daughter/friend. I knew Rachel from pottery lab. We shared a love of horses. She was so accomplished and packed so much life in such a short one. Such a sweet adventuresome person. Peace and comfort be with you throughout your grieving and may your memories sustain you.
Krstan, Stana, David & Suzana Mijatovic
March 9, 2015
Dear Gligorich & Logan families,
We are saddened by Rachel's passing - please accept our sincere condolences. You are in our hearts & prayers.
Cousins in Canada
Marcy Wastl
March 9, 2015
To all of Rachel's loved ones....... I did not know Rachel, but my sister and brother-in-law (Sue and Tom Smith)are part of the ski patrol team at Swiss Valley in Michigan. I felt compelled to reach out to you as I lost my daughter in an accident in 1999 out by Battle Ground. My heart breaks for all of you for the devastating and tragic accident that took Rachel's life. As a parent, there is no greater pain and I just wanted to let you know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers as you begin this grief journey. I do hope in time that your precious memories will bring you comfort. I am so very sorry for your loss.....
Anthony LeGuern
March 9, 2015
So sorry for your loss! Rachel was a wonderful person to know.
Anil Bajaj
March 9, 2015
Dear Mike, and the Logan and Gligorich families: Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of enormous difficulty. We in the School of Mechanical Engineering are very sorry for your loss. We recall your recounting the many vacation trips you and Rachel took together to Central America. You were so excited at moving to the new farm where Rachel could have more space and freedom with horses. I personally very well remember when Rachel joined Purdue ME as a graduate student and then finally graduated happily with an MSME. If we can be of any help, please feel free to ask.
John Gamsjager
March 9, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to you in this very difficult time. I am very sorry for your loss.
Bill Spilski
March 9, 2015
Deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers to her family. She will be missed.
Bobbie & Kevin
March 9, 2015
Our thoughts are with you in this difficult time. Let us know if there is anything we can help with.
Robyn Douglas
March 9, 2015
I worked with Rachel at Caterpillar. She and I would talk horses. Rachel was a fascinating person. She will be missed.
Brent Hopson
March 9, 2015
Thoughts and Prayers to you and your family Ralph!
Kaye Springstead
March 9, 2015
No words can bring comfort to you at this time. Know you are all in my prayers.
March 9, 2015
I was very saddened to learn of Rachel's passing. I met with her several times during a project at Caterpillar in Lafayette. She was very personable and pleasant to talk to. We had some discussions about her diving experiences and was impressed by her many talents. Michael; you work with a good friend of mine at Purdue; Mike Sherwood. My wife and I extend our deepest sympathy to you, her parents and all family members. Our thoughts and prayers are with you; including all at Caterpillar who worked with Rachel. Take care.
Randall & Vicki Stirm Brookston, IN
Jon Ness
March 9, 2015
All of us at RFA Engineering express our sincere condolences. She will be sorely missed.
Stacy Simmons
March 9, 2015
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy Ralph, may the knowledge that so many hold you and all of Rachel's loved ones in their hearts and prayers provide some comfort at this time.
Stacy - DuoForm Plastics
Brian Sprague
March 9, 2015
Rachel was a good friend and coworker of mine at Caterpillar. I have missed, and will continue to miss, her stories about her love of animals.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Rachels family, whom I've never met, but feel I know through our friendship.
Tanya Finkbiner
March 9, 2015
Dear Mike,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your wife, such a beautiful woman. Wishing you peace and comfort in the years to come.
"It's not what you gather but what you scatter that shows the kind of life you have lived."
E Green
March 9, 2015
Michael - I am so very sorry for your loss. Please accept my greatest sympathies.
Steve Arnone
March 9, 2015
Ralph, Marilyn, Mike and family, may God comfort and bless you during this difficult time. I worked with Rachel at Caterpillar and talked with her often about her passions, horseback riding, pottery,gunea pigs and gardening. She was a very sweet lady and I enjoyed working with her. She will be missed!!
Dan & Chramin Ruth
March 9, 2015
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you Ralph, Marilyn, Mike and family. Gods' blessing on Rachel and your family.
March 8, 2015
Although we didn't know Rachel personally we knew that she was the perfect match for her husband Michael. We were so sorry to hear he had loss the love of his life. May remembering your great adventures together today and always bring you some comfort during this difficult time.
Your friends,
Michael Black
Heather Coar
Jim Langfeldt
March 8, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss Ralph and Marilyn. Rachel was on our FIRST Robotics team at Penn High School in 1998. I have fond memories of working with her as the only girl on our team and i remember what a great smile she had. She contributed greatly to our robot and class. I also remember Marilyn coming with us to the national competition at the Epcot Center. Rachel was so talented and dedicated to her interests in Engineering. I often speak of Rachel and her talents and passion as a female (in a largely male dominated field) as i work with our many female students in the STEM Academy. Rachel had a significant role in forging a path for many females in Engineering. Thank you Rachel for your leadership. I will always remember you!
Linda Rea
March 8, 2015
My heartfelt sympathy to you Mike and your family. She had a very full life for someone so young. May you find peace.
Karin Falkenstein
March 8, 2015
My heart aches for you at the sudden and tragic death of your daughter, wife, friend, Rachel. What a remarkable person she was. May God's loving embrace bring peace to your hearts and renew your spirits.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Karin
Linda Fryer
March 8, 2015
We were all in shock when we heard of Rachel's death. It was a very sad day at Federal-Mogul. Sympathy to all of the family. It was a pleasure knowing Rachel and what great things she accomplished in her short life.
Lisa Gutwein
March 8, 2015
So very sorry for your loss. She will be truly missed. One day I will see her again and we can have another long talk.
March 8, 2015
We are so sorry to hear about the death of Rachel. She was a very special person. May she rest in the peace of Our Lord. May you, Mike, all of her family and friends find comfort in the fond memories that we shared with her. Peace and Love to all. Jerry and Jude Ann Synesael
Whitney Morrical
March 8, 2015
Rachel will be greatly missed. Her loving, open, and happy presence could never be replaced. I enjoyed every lesson, every ride, and every talk her and I had in the beginnings of her journey with Orion. I loved her determination of not letting her life be limited to the everyday grind. She made time to explore new things and took every challenge with a full heart and passion to finish it, no matter the outcome. Rachel was a wonderful and loving horse woman, a great artist, and an amazing friend. I know we all can find peace in knowing that, as she did in this life, she will find the most extraordinary adventures to have.
Bill & Cecilia Preston
March 8, 2015
Although I never had the pleasure of meeting Rachel I have had the pleasure of working with her father (Ralph). I feel like I knew her as Ralph spoke of her often. Ralph was very proud of Rachel and her life's accomplishments. God's blessings on Rachel & her family.
Marianne Eagan
March 8, 2015
I am so saddened to hear of Rachel's passing. Rachel used to swim at the same time that I did at Purdue in the mornings. We often shared a lane or swam in adjacent lanes in the warm water to keep one another company. I knew she loved guinea pigs, horses, and made pottery, and that she was an engineer, but I never knew she had accomplished so much in her short life. May she rest in peace.
Ronnie Mcguire
March 7, 2015
I worked with Rachel as her research assistant,during her masters degree studies.She was a talented engineer and very compassionate.We will miss her great smile.
Teresa Leach
March 7, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Rachel was a very sweet young lady and loved by many at Federal Mogul. In reading her obituary she had accomplished and done great things in her life. Heaven gained a beautiful angel. RIP Rachel!
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