Larry W. Kugelman

Larry W. Kugelman loving husband, father and grandfather, age 75, of Indianapolis passed away September 24, 2013. He is a 1956 graduate of Decatur Central High School and received the 2011 Alumnus of the Year award from the DCHS Alumni Association. He also attended Indiana Central College. A lifelong resident of Decatur Township, Larry served 22 years as District 5 representative to the Decatur Township Advisory Board. He was the longest serving member to this elected position. He was instrumental in the development of the Decatur Township Government Building, the George T. Goodwin Community Center, Decatur Fire Station #74, and the new Camby Fire Station. A loyal member of the Decatur Township Republican Club; he received the Marion County Republican Ward Chairman of the Year award in 2012. In the past, Larry served as a baseball coach and as President of Decatur Township Junior Baseball Association. He also served for two years as President of the Decatur Township Civic Council and was instrumental in working with former Indianapolis Mayor, Richard Lugar, on the development of Carson Park. Larry served three, four-year terms on the Decatur Township School Board, five years of which he served as President. Larry was a 25 year employee of Stokely Van Camp and also was employed as the Deputy Treasurer for Marion County. He retired as the Chief Deputy for the Decatur Township Assessors Office. He is a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the church in lieu of flowers Larry is the son of late William and Laura Kugelman. He is survived by his wife of nearly 55 years JoAnne (Underwood), their two sons, Mike (Betsy) and David and brother Danny (Ellen) Kugelman. Larry is also survived by grandchildren; Cory, Megan, Cole, Mia, and Blake, and great grandchildren; Zoey, Graham, Owen and Lydia. Visitation will be Friday from 2-8 PM at Flanner and Buchanan – Decatur, where the funeral will be Saturday at 10 AM with burial to follow in West Newton Cemetery. You are invited to go to the Guest Book page to pass along your personal message or tell a story. Sincerely, -Your friends at Flanner and Buchanan