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Claude “Ed” Edward Biggs

February 7, 1944 - March 9, 2026
Visitation
Soller-Baker Funeral Homes & Crematory, Lafayette Chapel
400 Twyckenham Blvd
Lafayette, IN 47909
Friday 3/13, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Service
Soller-Baker Funeral Homes & Crematory, Lafayette Chapel
400 Twyckenham Blvd
Lafayette, IN 47909
Friday 3/13, 11:00 am

Claude Edward “Ed” Biggs, 82, of Lafayette, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026 at his residence.

He was born February 7, 1944, in Terre Haute, IN, and graduated from Gerstmeyer Tech High School in Terre Haute.

On March 16, 1962, he married Dorothy Long in Terre Haute and she survives.

Ed was a delivery man for Colonial Bread for several years and also worked for Purdue University at Carey Quad before retiring.

Ed enjoyed camping and was active with the Boy Scouts when his sons were involved helping them achieve their Eagle Scout rank.

Surviving with his wife, Dorothy Sue Biggs of Lafayette, are children, Eddie (Stacey) Biggs of Crawfordsville, Christina McCurdy of Lafayette, Connie Biggs of Lafayette, Eric (Joy) Biggs of Lafayette and Charity (Tom) Thelen of Holland, MI. a sister, Lenora (Steve) Keller of Terre Haute, a brother, Ron Biggs of Louisiana and a half brother, Donald Biggs. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren, Jennifer (Shane), Chelsea, Wyatt, Noah, Cale, Dylan, Grant, Bradley (Caitlin), Marigrace, Savanah, Austin and Andrew.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Blanche (Cruise) Biggs and Edward Eugene Biggs, a brother, Bill Biggs and a granddaughter, Ashley.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the time of the service at 11:00 am on Friday, March 13, 2026 at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd. Lafayette, with Rev. Joseph Park Jr. officiating.  Burial will follow at Meadow View Cemetery in Lafayette.

You may leave condolences and memories at www.soller-baker.com

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Visitation
Soller-Baker Funeral Homes & Crematory, Lafayette Chapel
400 Twyckenham Blvd
Lafayette, IN 47909
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Friday 3/13, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Service
Soller-Baker Funeral Homes & Crematory, Lafayette Chapel
400 Twyckenham Blvd
Lafayette, IN 47909
Map
Friday 3/13, 11:00 am

Claude Edward “Ed” Biggs, 82, of Lafayette, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026 at his residence. He was born February 7, 1944, in Terre Haute, IN, and graduated from Gerstmeyer Tech High School in Terre Haute. On March 16, 1962, he married Dorothy Long in Terre Haute and she survives. Ed was a deliveryContinue Reading

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Virginia Parker left a message on March 13, 2026:
Connie, I’m so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Virginia (Huddleston) Parker
Melody McKinsey Herr left a message on March 11, 2026:
Sorry for your loss Dorothy, he was always so sweet and kind. Love to you all
Ronnie Biggs left a message on March 11, 2026:
Ed was not only my brother but also a father and mother to me. I will miss him. RIP Love forever.
Kathy Summerfield left a message on March 11, 2026:
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family. I worked with Ed at Purdue. He was such a joy to be around. He will be missed! RIP
Shannon VanHoosier left a message on March 11, 2026:
We lived across the street from you on Apache Dr when I was a teenager. Sorry to hear about Ed's passing. Praying for the family.
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Connie left a message on March 11, 2026:
Rest easy Dad. I will miss you. Love you always and forever!!
Jason and Liz Sutton left a message on March 10, 2026:
Praying for you Charity and your family. I hope you find comfort in celebrating his memory.
Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc. left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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