Ivan D. Eppert of Crawfordsville passed away Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, at home. He was 86.
Ivan was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Wallace. He was previously a member of the Eagles and Moose. He served his country in the U.S. Army National Guard. He worked at Harrison Steel, then at Current Tech for 14 years and RR Donnelley for 43 1/2 years and later helped Johnny Barnes with hauling. He liked doing outdoor activities, including fishing, mushroom hunting, playing golf, softball and playing euchre. He also enjoyed go-karting and watching the sun rise with his sons
Born Dec. 18, 1937, at Rockville, he was the son of Clyde Everett Eppert and Inez C. Snodgrass Eppert. He graduated from Bloomingdale High School and was offered a scholarship to play college baseball, which he declined. He married Barb Haas on March 1, 1964. Together they raised seven children.
Surviving family includes: wife Barb Eppert; son Scott Eppert; three daughters, Ann Gossett, Susan Mann and Charna Watson; step-son Randy Harwood; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren, along with his dog, Brodie.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two children, Janice Eppert and Mike Harwood; sister Phyllis; two grandchildren, Chelsea Mann and Matthew Watson; three cousins; two nieces; two great-nieces; one great-nephew; as well as two dogs, Coco and Zeus.
Memorial visitation will be at Burkhart Funeral Home, 201 W. Wabash Ave., from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, with Masonic Rites at the close of visitation. Services will begin at 2 p.m., led by Pastor Keith Jones. After the service, he will be laid to rest at Oak Hill Cemetery North with military rites.
Online condolences may be made at www.BurkhartFH.com.
