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Francis E. Hudlow

Date of Death: August 4, 2012

Francis E. Hudlow, 89, of Lafayette, died at 12:10 p.m. Saturday August 4, 2012, at Indiana University Health.
He was born December 7, 1922, in Lafayette to the late Thomas and Pearl Lucas Hudlow.
He served in the United States Army Air Force as a War Photographer and reaching a Sergeants ranking from December 27, 1941, to September 13, 1945, Serving in the EAME Theater Egypt-Libya-Tunisia,Sicily,
Naples-Foggia, Rome?Arno and Southern France with the 57th Fighter Group-65th Squadron and receiving six bronze stars, distinguished Unit Citation.
On March 21, 1945, he married Donna Deck in Lafayette and she survives.
Mr. Hudlow retired from the Tippecanoe County Sheriffs Dept. Mr. Hudlow was an avid HAM RADIO OPERATOR and a member of the following organizations, Disabled Veteran Post 27, American Legion Post 492, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1154, Fraternal Order Police Lodge 49, Tippecanoe Radio Association, Tube Collectors Association Charter Member, Indiana Historical Radio Association, Antique Radio Association, Armed Forces Radio Net, 57th Fighter Group-65th Squadron and International Net Inc. 46779.
Surviving are his wife, Donna Hudlow, of Lafayette; three daughters, Donna (husband: Ron) Rund, of Lafayette, Bonnie (husband: Tom) Otto, of Lafayette and Susan (husband: Greg) Shaff, of New Richmond; a son, Mark Hudlow, of Lafayette; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents; twin Daughters; and half brothers, Russell, Donald and Kenneth Hudlow.
The Family will be having a private service on Tuesday.
Condolences may be sent to www.soller-baker.com.

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Francis E. Hudlow, 89, of Lafayette, died at 12:10 p.m. Saturday August 4, 2012, at Indiana University Health. He was born December 7, 1922, in Lafayette to the late Thomas and Pearl Lucas Hudlow. He served in the United States Army Air Force as a War Photographer and reaching a Sergeants ranking from December 27,Continue Reading

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Curt &Carol Ewing & Sally Boling left a message on August 6, 2012:
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Jim & Carole Collison left a message on August 6, 2012:
We were saddened to learn of Fran&s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with family and friends, may your memories give you strength and peace. We&ve known Fran for a very long time, we have great memories of him, especially during Ham Radio activities. Peace be with you all. Jim Collison, K9LYA and Carole Collison, WB9WLL.
Lid left a message on August 6, 2012:
I am so sorry to hear of the death of Francis. The loss of a loved one is always with much sorrow. May we have confidence and faith in the Bible&s future promise of a time when all things like pain, sickness and death are a thing of the past (Revelation 21:3, 4). My thoughts and condolences are with the family in this time of sadness.
Ronald O Milks left a message on August 6, 2012:
It was with great sorrow that I read of the passing of my good friend Fran.
He shall remain in my heart and in my thoughts.
I shall miss W9HKK, very much.
My sincere condolences,

Ron Milks
Curt & Carol Ewing & Sally Boling left a message on August 6, 2012:
Fran will be missed greatly. He was a most wonderful man. He had a heart of gold. We really miss him coming to our house. Fran, was Friend for over 50 years and always loved. We will meet again in Heaven. So Long Old Friend and alway remember CAYUGA!
Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc. left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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