Obituaries

November 17, 1938 to January 7, 2013

MEDARYVILLE - Ernest D. "Ernie" Woodard, 74, of Medaryville, passed away at 9:29 p.m., Monday, Jan. 7, at the Parkview Regional Medical Center in Ft. Wayne.

He was born Nov. 17, 1938 in East Chicago to the late Harold E. and Twilla Lavon Small Woodard. On July 27, 1960, he married Krystal Critser in Vaparaiso. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Lavon (Sidney) Dulin, Medaryville, Daughter
Tammy (Doug) Mason, Monon, Daughter
Brenda (Brad) Elston, Medaryville, Daughter
Ruth (Richard) Critser, Schuyler, NE, Foster Daughter
Mindy (Scott Jefferys) Martin, Granddaughter
Heather (Michael) Ross, Granddaughter
Skyler Elston, Granddaughter
Brandon (Jessica) Hunt, Grandson
Bradley (Rachel Jany) Elston, Grandson
Blake (Melissa) Dulin, Grandson
9 Great Grandchildren
Delores (Robert) Miller, Medaryville, Sister
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Viola Woodard, Sister

Mr. Woodard worked for Conrail as a locomotive engineer for over 20 years. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post #92 in North Judson. He liked horseback riding and being outdoors. When his daughters were younger, he started the Trailblazers Saddle Club.  He especially enjoyed espending time at "Duh Pond". He also enjoyed working on cars. He loved his family and will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday (Jan. 12), at the funeral home with Rev. Tom Dewlen officiating.  Burial will be in White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be given to the family.