John Dudley, age 76, of Sunman, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on May 6, 2024. John was born to Leroy and Mildred (McHugh) Dudley on February 1, 1948, in Batesville, Indiana. He married Sandra Clair and together they raised 4 children. John served his country in the Air Force in Vietnam. After the war he obtained his private pilot license, commercial pilot license, instrument rating, and instructor rating and he also received his diploma in drafting and worked for Hill-Rom for many years. In addition to working at Hill-Rom, he owned and operated Dudley Insurance Agency. John was an active member at St. Nicolas Catholic Church and was also a 46-year member of St. Leon American Legion Post #464. In his free time, John enjoyed travelling, flying, going fishing, going mushroom hunting, and spending time enjoying the outdoors and nature.

Those surviving who will cherish John's memory include his wife of 47 years, Sandra; 3 children, Kathy (Greg) Disbro of Aurora, Frankie (Roggie) Harrison of Sunman, and Jay (Julie) Dudley of Sunman; 14 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; as well as one sister, Cheryl Wilhelm. John was preceded in death by both of his parents; one son, Kyle Dudley; 2 granddaughters, Mariah and Krystal; as well as 2 siblings, Ronnie Dudley and Janet Wessler.

Friends may visit with the family on Monday, May 13, from 4 until 7pm at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home, 107 Vine Street, Sunman. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday at 10:30am at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 6461 E. St. Nicholas Dr., Sunman. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions to be directed to St. Nicholas Catholic Church Heritage Project, St. Jude Childrens Cancer Research, USO, Tunnels to Towers Foundation or Food For the Poor, Inc. To sign the online guestbook or to leave a personal memory, please visit www.cookrosenberger.com.  The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to care for the family of John Dudley.