Ken Cuddeback, 84, of Michiana Shores, IN, died peacefully surrounded by family at 6:14 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, 2014, at Franciscan St. Anthony Health Hospital, Michigan City, IN.
He was born Oct. 10, 1930, in Yonkers, NY, to W. Elting and Evelyn (Diehl) Cuddeback.
Ken was a member of the Exchange Club and the EAA, both of Michigan City. He was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with his family, riding his Vespa, and spending winters in Puerto Rico. Ken was a graduate of Hope College.
On June 17, 1950, in Port Jervis, NY, he married Jeanne Anne (Kahn) Cuddeback, who preceded him in death.
Also preceding him in death were his parents and one brother, Robert Cuddeback.
Surviving are three children, Robert (Catherine) Cuddeback of Michiana Shores, Margaret (Mark) Edward of Naperville, IL, and William (Michelle) Cuddeback of Rolling Prairie, IN; one sister-in-law, Margaret Lee (Bernard) Clune of Port Jervis, NY; five grandchildren, Heather (Heath) Jones of LaPorte, Gretchen and William Cuddeback Jr., both of Rolling Prairie, and Jeremy and Amy Edward, both of Naperville; one great-grandchild, Quinn Jones; and one niece, Jennifer (Keith) Talmadge of Greenville, SC.
There will be no services held. Cremation will take place, with future interment in Rural Valley Cemetery, Cuddebackville, NY. Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Franciscan Communities Hospice, 1225 E. Coolspring Ave., Michigan City, IN 46360.
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