Irving Nagdeman

Irving P. Nagdeman Tennessee / Gary, IN Irving P. Nagdeman, age 82, formerly of Gary, Indiana and currently residing in Crossville, Tennessee, passed away suddenly on June 23, 2004. "Irv" was a former owner of Nagdeman's, a fine men's clothing store located in East Chicago, Indiana until the store moved to Highland, Indiana in 1979. He was born in East Chicago in 1921 and graduated from East Chicago Washington High School in 1939. After attending Principia College in the St. Louis area, Irv enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard where he served during WWII aboard the USS Bangor Maine and received an Honorable Discharge on September 20, 1945. Irv retired from the clothing business in 1981 and moved to New Bern, North Carolina where he lived until 1995. He relocated to Crossville, Tennessee until his death. Irv became actively involved with S.C.O.R.E. (Service Corps of Retired Executives) for many years and was constantly counseling young entrepreneurs regarding opening small businesses in both the North Carolina and Tennessee areas. He had been a member of Civitan in New Bern, NC, the Exchange Club in Crossville, TN, as well as the World War II Navy Armed Guard. Irv is preceded in death by Elizabeth Francis Toomey of Philadelphia, PA, mother of their three sons, Ronald (Linda) of Ft. Worth, TX, Donald (Margaret) of Michigan City, IN, and Dennis of Schererville, IN. Irv is survived by his wife, Judy Caruthers of Crossville, TN and four grandchildren, Craig (Renee) of Crown Point, IN, Eric (Nancy) of Knoxville, TN and David and Elizabeth of Dyer, IN. He also has three great-grandchildren, Aubrey of Crown Point, IN, Bridget and Lily of Knoxville, TN, two stepdaughters, Sarah Carter of Knoxville, TN and Amelia Carter of Nashville, TN, and many, many friends. There will be no visitation per Irv's wishes. His body is being donated to Vanderbilt University Medical School for research. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Holland J. Stephens Center for Child Abuse at 403 University Street, Livingston, TN 38570.