Obituaries

April 12, 1936 to August 10, 2023

WINAMAC - Ralph Junior Shidler, 87, of West Lafayette (formerly of Medaryville) passed away Thursday, Aug. 10, at the Indiana Veteran’s Home where he had resided for the past two-and-a-half years.

He was born April 12, 1936 in Jefferson Township, Pulaski County to the late Thomas Paul and Ruth Florence [Biddle] Shidler. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954-56 and was stationed in Anchorage, AK.

Ralph Shidler

He is survived by:
Thomas Michael Shidler, Portland, ME, Grandson
Richard “Bick” Shidler, Argos, Brother
Numerous Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Scott Alan Shidler, Son
Michael Lee Shidler, Son
Thomas N. Shidler, Brother
Garold D. Shidler, Brother
Arnold E. “Jack” Shidler, Brother
John W. Shidler, Brother
Nelson W. Shidler, Brother
Orville R. “Todd” Shidler, Brother
Paul W. Shidler, Brother
Edward L. Shidler, Brother
Donald Shidler, Infant Brother
Wayman L. “Bug” Shidler, Brother
Wanda M. Myers, Sister
Larry D. “Bean” Shidler, Brother

Mr. Shidler was the owner/operator of Medaryville Hardware/Plumbing & Heating.

A graveside service celebrating the life of Ralph and his late sons, Scott and Michael, will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Indiana Veteran’s Home Cemetery with Pastor Dennis Gutwein officiating. Burial will be at the cemetery, located at 3851 N. River Rd., West Lafayette.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Indiana Veteran’s Home Cemetery or Southern Care Hospice.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.