2015
Richard Lynn “Dick” Ledman, 90, of the Flora and Bringhurst areas, died Monday, November, 9, 2015 at IU Hospital in Lafayette. Dick was born to the late Lynn and Lois Eaton Ledman on March 22, 1925 in Indianapolis.
Dick married his high school sweetheart, Dorotha “Dot” Beck on May 27, 1949 in Flora. The newlyweds moved into the farm and remained there for 53 years. Dick began to farm his land with no previous experience and became very successful.
Dick graduated from Flora High School in 1943 and Wabash College in 1950. After graduation he tried to enlist in the Navy but they rejected him due to allergies. He later was drafted by the Army and served in Germany. Dick was a member of Kappa Sigma while at Wabash College, Masonic Lodge, Scottish rite, and Columbia Club in Indianapolis. He was proud to have his private pilot’s license. He enjoyed playing golf and traveling the country with his wife Dot.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years and several caring and loving nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Saturday at Maple Lawn Cemetery in Flora. Chaplain Barbara Kinsler officiating. Wheeler Family Funeral Home-Baker Chapel Flora has been entrusted to assist family with arrangements.
Condolences for the family 03
Rae and Steve Harris
November 12, 2015 5:47 pm ·Remembering the joys of golf, wonderful shared meals, visits in our living room, we send our love and support to Dot at this sad
time.
raeharris1@hotmail.com
Dave and Anne Buttt
November 14, 2015 10:47 am ·Dave and I have wonderful memories of Dick and Dottie’s visits to DC while we lived there. Especially the riverboat lunch cruise and my retirement at the Women’s Military Service Memorial. I will also remember playing pool in the upstairs room in the farm house. Always a gentleman, we will miss you!
Joe and Lois Patty
November 16, 2015 8:32 pm ·We were unaware of Dick’s passing and sorry to hear it. Enjoyed his company and playing golf with him. You have our deepest sympathies.
Joe and Lois Patty
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