Ralph L "Bud" Beber Obituary (1926 - 2015)

Ralph L. "oeBud" Beber, 88, of Cicero, IN, and formerly of Elwood passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2015, surrounded by his family.Bud was born September 13, 1926,the only son of Louis and Blanche (Johnson) Beber.Bud was orphaned at the age of six due to his parent's death from tuberculosis and grew up during the depression, a most difficult time in our country's history. His formative years molded him into the man he became: humble, self-reliant, proud and hard-working. He served his country valiantly during WWII in both the US Navy and Army. On May 29, 1949, he married the love of his life Joyce Stone. He proudly served with the Elwood Fire Department, then began his second career at the Elwood Post Office, and achieved the American dream of owning his own business, Beber's Lock Safe & Key Shop of Elwood. He had a passion for collecting and a love of books. He was a proud lifetime member of the Elwood Elks, VFW, American Legion and the NRA. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years Joyce, and daughters Janet (Jed) Dunnichay of Springboro, Ohio, Brenda Beeman of Elwood, and son William of Cicero, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his daughter Peggy Sue Pappas and grandson Jack Dunnichay. A Celebration of Life funeral service will be conducted at 11am on Monday, June 1, 2015, at Dunnichay Funeral Home, Elwood with Pastor Joe Collier officiating. Burial will follow at the Elwood Cemetery with full Military honors. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 PM to 5 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Elwood Fire Department. Share your memories and condolences at www.dunnichayfuneralhome.com