Ralph L. Luzader, 83, Anderson, passed away June 9th 2006, at his home. He was born August 30, 1922, in Alamo, Indiana the son of Lloyd L. and Pauline (Smith) Luzader. Ralph was a graduate of Kirklin High School and Wabash College. He served in the US Army from 1941-1946 in the European and African Theater from a Private to 1st LT., Battlefield Commission. He was recalled from 1950-1952 for the Korean Theater, earning a Silver Star, 2-Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart and a Cluster.
He was a wholesale drug salesman retiring from Ft. Wayne-South Bend Drug Co. in 1982. Prior employer was Kiefer-Stewart Co of Indianapolis and Champaign, IL.
Ralph was an avid Cubs and Pacer fan, enjoyed bowling and play golf. He was a member of East Lynn Christian Church, a 50 year member of Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite Valley, Murat Shine Temple, Madison County Shrine Club, Mt. Moriah Masonic Lodge #77, Life member of the Elk’s Lodge #209 and the American Legion.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years Mary Luzader of Anderson; a son, Kerry and wife Judy Luzader; two daughters, Sandra McKay and Phyllis and husband Tim Sheldon; four grandchildren, Tammy Bilbrey Terry and husband Jay, Maggie McKay, Derrick Luzader and wife Sunshine, Justin Sheldon and Nicole; five great grandchildren, Desiree Ferguson, Bradin Swindell, Haley Luzader, Ryan Luzader, Brendan Luzader; a brother, Herbert and wife Virginia Luzader; a uncle, Albert Lyle Smith; three nephews.
Service will be at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home with Rev. Susan Cameron officiating. Burial will be in Anderson Memorial Park with military rite conducted by VFW #266.
Friends may call from 4-7 P.M. Monday and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the funeral home. A Masonic memorial service will be conducted at 6:00 P.M. Monday by Mt. Moriah Lodge.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Home Health Care, East Lynn Christian Church or Charity of choice.
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