Bard Richard DeFrane

November 20, 1972 - June 29, 2023

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Battle Ground United Methodist Church

201 Tipton St

Battle Ground, IN 47920

Saturday 11/4, 11:00 am

Bard Richard DeFrane, 50, of Lafayette, IN passed away on June 29, 2023. Bard passed at a nursing/rehab facility located in Greenwood, Indiana after suffering for many years with health complications. He was a 1991 graduate of Jefferson Highschool. He also attended Purdue University for a short time.

In a word, Bard was curious, and his inquisitiveness and keen intellect drove all his pursuits. His multiple passions were playing pool, tennis, weightlifting, bowling, fishing, watching baseball, political interests, fighter jets, swimming, heavy metal music, guns, chess, practical jokes, movie trivia, video games, good food and most importantly his friends and family. Bard loved life and loved his friends. You had a great treasure in your life if Bard called you a friend.

Bard had a few animal companions over the years. He would have had more if circumstances would have allowed it. There was a beloved German Shepard from his youth that he would talk fondly about over the years.

It seemed that Bard had a friend group for any activity he had a passion for. Bard’s character and easy demeaner made people love to laugh. He always had a joke or made a comment that would bring out a laugh, groan, or an eye roll. Even in sickness he tried to bring a smile to those around him.

Bard’s spiritual journey was mainly found in his adult life. Bard made a profession of Christian faith and was active for several years in the Battle Ground UMC. Even after he became home bound, Bard still wanted to serve as much as possible with the church. Bard loved serving in any way possible, from the Easter breakfasts to tutoring at the local middle school. He is with Jesus now.

Family Who Went Before

Bard was preceded in death by Father Kenneth DeFrane, who died April 26, 1991.

Grandparents Frank and Iva Mahlke, Grandmother Violet Connolly

Family He Left Behind

He is survived by his mother Cheryl (Mahlke) DeFrane and Aunt and Uncle Janice and Jim Patton.

Bard was strong, in body, heart and mind. This led to many discussions over the years with his friends. He would defend his point of view and you could still call him friend at the end of it. When his time came, Bard was certain of his decision, and he went as he wanted to, full of love for those that called him friend and family. He loved his mom and respected her deeply. He will be missed dearly.

A celebration of Bard’s life will be Saturday November 4, 2023, at 11:00am at Battleground United Methodist Church

Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc.

REBECCA R Davis

Mia

Sheila Hensell

Jason Maguire

Kimberly Davis-Shoff

Heather Wolf (Dexter).

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I cam across this posting and was sad to hear of Bard's passing, we went to school at Tecumseh and Jefferson, we always laughed during lunch. RIP Buddy

RIP man

I well remember Bard from high school. He was a very funny guy and I liked talking to him. I was thinking about him about a month ago. Then someone happened to tell me about a week after that, that he had passed away. I think of him whenever I pull out my scrapbooks from high school because I have one of his senior pictures.

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I'm lighting this candle in memory of Bard. We had reconnected on Facebook about a year ago and I am so glad we did. We had many late night conversations, Bard was a very caring and thoughtful friend. He will be missed.

I'm truly sorry to hear about Bard. I enjoyed working with him at the WL Borders way back when.

I am very sorry for your loss! Bard was always so nice and friendly.

In memory of Bard Richard DeFrane, Jason Maguire lit a candle

In memory of Bard Richard DeFrane, Kimberly Davis-Shoff lit a candle

Anyone who knew Bard knew he was a selfless man. He would engage in conversation about anything and share love with you no matter how far apart your thoughts were on any subject. I learned a lot from Bard and will save the string of conversations we have had over the last few years. If he called you his friend, called you brother, or simply sent a message or checked in on you, you had something special and priceless. Bard - you will me missed brother.

Anyone who knew Bars knew he was a selfless man. He would engage in conversation about anything and share love with you no matter how far apart your thoughts were on any subject. I learned a lot from Bard and will save the string of conversations we have had over the last few years. If he called you his friend, called you brother, or simply sent a message or checked in on you, you had something special and priceless. Bard - you will me missed brother.

I knew Bard in high school and we just reconnected about a year ago on Facebook. Kind soul taken too early.

I knew Bard from childhood. we met in 4th grade. I invited him over to play Baseball on Atari. I stomped him. He never came back over, although we ate lunch together at school for years. Years later, he told me, I was never beaten at that game before. I wasn't going to relive it.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.