Lewis A. ""Bud"" Harshman

Lewis A. “Bud” Harshman, 85, of Mulberry, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2016, at Mulberry Health and Retirement.

He was born June 16, 1930, in Lafayette, to the late Almon O. “Shorty” and Mildred L. Lewis Harshman. Bud’s former wife and friend, Chloe Croson Harshman, survives.

Bud graduated from Mulberry High School in 1948, and later attended Bradley University.  He served in the United States Army during the Korean War as an airplane mechanic.  

Throughout his life, Bud worked as a pipe fitter for Rockwood Sprinkler Works, as a mechanic at Dean Milk Co., as a driver for IDE Trucking, and in maintenance at Eli Lilly from 1964 to 1987.  Bud was a member of the Pipe Fitters Union, NRA, American Motorcycle Association, Bird Dog Association, and the American Legion for over 62 years.  He was a former member of the Moose Lodge.  Bud loved his crosswords, was an avid reader and history buff, and enjoyed mechanics.  If it had two wheels, Bud would ride it.  Bud could fix almost anything but a broken heart.

Also surviving are his special friend, Sandy Cornett; son, Paul Owen (Amy) Harshman of Mulberry; daughter, Karen Ann (Christopher) Skadberg of Lafayette; sister, Dorothy Jean Garriott of rural Scottsburg; and his grandchildren, Libby and Thomas Griffith, Andrew and Nina Harshman, and Brian, Beth, Kari, and Alex Skadberg.  

Visitation will be held at Genda Funeral Home Mulberry Chapel on Monday, February 22, 2016, from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.  Funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at the funeral home with Chaplain Will Braniff officiating.  Burial will follow in Fair Haven Cemetery in Mulberry with graveside military honors.  Memorials in Bud’s name may be made to Frankfort High School Band Boosters or Town of Mulberry for new playground equipment.  Online condolences may be directed to www.gendafuneralhome.com.