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Lance Drudge Obituary
March 13, 1939 - Nov. 12, 2018
EDWARDSBURG, MI - Lance E. Drudge, Sr., 79, of Edwardsburg, passed away suddenly, after a fall at his home. He was taken to St. Joe Medical Center in Mishawaka, IN, where he lost his battle from the injury and passed early Monday, Nov. 12. He was born March 13, 1939 in Elkhart to Edward and Ruth (O'Connor) Drudge. Lance has lived in the Edwardsburg area most of his life.
He served in the U.S. Navy. He was a Seabee. He also worked in factories and was a truck driver, before he found his passion bartending.
Lance was a member of the American Legion and the V.F.W. in Edwardsburg.
Lance and Debbie (Rubbish) were married on Dec. 17, 1976. They had two kids together, a son in 1978 and a daughter in 1980. Lance already had two boys, Lance Drudge, Jr. and Randy Drudge.
They purchased the Uptown Tavern together in 1983, which they ran together for over 25 years. Debbie passed away on May 30, 2011.
Lance loved hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting, working in his yard, and drinking with his friends. He loved his PBR and blackberry brandy.
Surviving are his children, Kristy Drudge (Don) of Edwardsburg, Shane Drudge (Andrea) of Edwardsburg, Randy Drudge (Tammy) of Elkhart, Indiana, and Lance Drudge, Jr. of Moberly, MO. He has 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Denise (Donny) Hosler and a brother, Stephen Drudge, both of Elkhart. Preceding him in death are his parents, Edward and Ruth Drudge; and siblings, Karen and Jimmy.
Family and friends may gather on Monday, Nov. 19, 2018 for visitation at Hope United Methodist Church, 69941 Elkhart Rd., Edwardsburg from 1:00-3:00 and 5:00-8:00 PM. The Funeral Service will also be held at Hope United Methodist Church, on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018 at 11:00 AM. Family and friends may gather from 10:00-11:00 AM, for a final visitation. The service will be performed by Rev. Scott Otis.
Interment will follow at Adamsville with the U.S. Navy Honor Guard playing Taps and folding the American Flag. They will be assisted by the Color Guard from the American Legion and the V.F.W.
A funeral dinner will be at the American Legion following the interment at 1:30 PM.
Memorial donations may be made to Chemical Bank, 68955 M-62, Edwardsburg, MI 49112.
Arrangements are by the Paul E. Mayhew Funeral Home, Edwardsburg.
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December 20, 2018
Offering our sincere condolences. May the God of love comfort your heart and make you firm in your time of grief. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17.
November 20, 2018
Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years.
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
November 19, 2018
Lance was a good man and friendly to all. May God give you strength at this time. I am sure he will be greatly missed
DOROTHY DERRINGER
November 19, 2018
Lance was a good man and friendly to all. I am sure he will be missed by many.
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Regina Dannenberg
November 15, 2018
This is so very sad to hear. Lance was loved and respected by many people. He always had a smile on his face and had a heart of gold. My condolences to his family. I am very blessed and honored to have known Lance and to have been his friend. He will greatly be missed. Edwardsburg has truly lost a wonderful and an amazing individual. May God be with him, protect him now and watch over his family as well. I wish his family peace and much love.
November 15, 2018
I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Lance's family, sorry for your loss. Jeremiah 29:11, 12 assures us that God is thinking thoughts of peace towards us, to give us a future and a hope, and that if we come and pray to Him, He will listen to us. May that bring you comfort in this time of sorrow.
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