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Robert L. Cadwallader

February 5, 1942 - May 7, 2026
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Sandridge Cemetery
West Lafayette, IN
Saturday 5/16, 2:30 pm

Robert L. Cadwallader, 84, of Lafayette, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at his home.  He was born February 5, 1942, in Lafayette, IN, to the late Marvin and Margaret (Dickey) Cadwallader.

On March 3, 1959, he married the love of his life, Nancy May Ferguson in Lafayette and she preceded him death on July 19, 2013.

Robert (Bob) worked for Fairfield Manufactruing for over 30 years and retired in 2004.  Prior to Fairfield, Bob was a mechanic in Lafayette.

Robert enjoyed bowling, RV camping, the USAC Sprint car circuit and NASCAR.

Surviving are his children Kathleen (David Smith) Farrell-Smith, Karen Cadwallader, Karla D. (Jeff) McKinsey, all of Lafayette, Roger W. (Donna) Cadwallader of Delphi. Bob was the proud grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.  Dorothy Goldsberry was a companion for the last few years of his life.

Robert was preceded in death by his brother Harold Cadwallader.

Graveside service will be at 2:30 pm on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Sandridge Cemetery in West Lafayette, JB Farrell officiating.  Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association in Robert’s memory.

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Service
Sandridge Cemetery
West Lafayette, IN
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Saturday 5/16, 2:30 pm

Robert L. Cadwallader, 84, of Lafayette, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at his home.  He was born February 5, 1942, in Lafayette, IN, to the late Marvin and Margaret (Dickey) Cadwallader. On March 3, 1959, he married the love of his life, Nancy May Ferguson in Lafayette and she preceded him death onContinue Reading

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Dorothy Goldsberry left a message on May 13, 2026:
I still love you and always will❤️ We had a lot of good times in our 13 years together..I will never forget you❤️
Lou Ann Harvey Alexander left a message on May 12, 2026:
Sorry for your loss Roger and family.
Richard I Hostetler left a message on May 12, 2026:
Bob was always a great friend all those years at Fairfield,
Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc. left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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