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Jack D. Ragsdale

December 26, 1947 - February 22, 2021

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West Lafayette Community Center
1101 Kalberer Road
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Sunday 3/7, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Jack D. Ragsdale, 73, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at St. Anthony Health Care in Lafayette.

He was born December 26, 1947, in Indianapolis, to the late Frederick and Madalyn (Melheisen) Ragsdale.

Jack graduated from Cathedral High School in 1966 and proudly served in the Air Force from 1969 until being discharged in 1973.

On February 8, 1969, he married Donna Martin in Lafayette. She preceded him in death on June 25, 2016.

Jack retired from the West Lafayette Fire Department in 1994 then worked 10 years for Choice Hotels and then 10 years for Purdue Athletics in maintenance.

Jack enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, Purdue Sports, football and especially the Indianapolis Colts.

Surviving is a daughter, Katrina Ragsdale of Westpoint, a son, Ky (wife Donna) Ragsdale of Fishers, a sister, Katherine (husband Bobby) Andrews of Indianapolis, and grandchildren, Adam Arnold, Grace Donnoe, Allee Donnoe and Cole Ragsdale.

Jack was preceded in death by a sister, Suzanne Smith.

A celebration of Jack’s life will be held at the West Lafayette Community Center, 1101 Kalberer Rd. West Lafayette, IN 47906 on Sunday, March 7, 2021 from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm with a Last Alarm Service starting at 2:00 pm.

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West Lafayette Community Center
1101 Kalberer Road
West Lafayette, IN 47906
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Sunday 3/7, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Jack D. Ragsdale, 73, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at St. Anthony Health Care in Lafayette. He was born December 26, 1947, in Indianapolis, to the late Frederick and Madalyn (Melheisen) Ragsdale. Jack graduated from Cathedral High School in 1966 and proudly served in the Air Force from 1969 until being discharged inContinue Reading

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Marie Shoaf left a message on March 1, 2021:
In the wind Jack. Tell the other Hero's Hi
Judy Smith left a message on February 25, 2021:
Ky and Kate and families, Jack has given us lots of smiles and memories. I remember his stories, but knew he was kidding. Ky has gotten that in his personality, too. He loved his family and enjoyed his grandkids. I remember holidays where he was on the floor in the midst of his grandkids! He surely will be missed. Jack is my Daughter’s Father-in-Law
Kim Wiles left a message on February 24, 2021:
Kate I,m thinking of you all and praying for you.
Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc. left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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