Larry Bauldridge

Larry Bauldridge, aka “Captain Ron” age 77, of Merrillville passed away on December 21, 2023. Larry was born on May 19, 1946 in Gary, Indiana to Fred and Mattie “nee Ousley” Bauldridge. Larry was born and raised in Gary and was a proud graduate of Horace Mann High School Class of 1964. Larry was active in Boy Scouts through high school. He was a proud member of the local 130 Union for over 50 years and retired from DLZ as a technical surveyor in 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother – Bruce Bauldridge and beloved cat, Sluggo. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years Connie Bauldridge of Merrillville. Daughter Kelley (Late-Allan) Thomas of Gary, Indiana, Daughter Jody (James) Cabble of Lexington, Kentucky, Daughter Elizabeth (Kenneth) Lewen of Blaine, Minnesota, Son Brian (Cindy) Medley of Battle Ground, Indiana. Seven grandchildren Danneyelle Thomas, Tracy (Adie) Medley, TJ Thomas, Rowan Lewen, Mikel Medley, Molley Thomas and Kell Lewen, one great-granddaughter, Estelle Medley, one niece Amanda (Kyle) Ferguson, one nephew Noah Bauldridge and a beloved cat Spencer. Larry loved his lifelong friends Jerry and Donna Roessing and his therapy friends Mary B. and Mary K. Larry was an avid storyteller and could share memories for hours on end. He enjoyed reading and loved history and political cartoons. He enjoyed attending the Sunday Sinai Forum and sailing Lake Michigan on his sailboat the “Lady Emisis.” He was active in the community, participated as Santa at his grandkids schools and coached Lake Ridge softball for 8 years. He remained active with planning and attending class reunions and traveled to visit family and friends and never missed the chance to visit Costco or Menards. He was generous to all he knew, and he never met a stranger. Memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point from 5 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 7 p.m. www.burnsfuneral.com. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Coast Guard Foundation at 394 Taugwonk Rd, Stonington, CT 06378 or the Humane Society of Northwest Indiana at 6100 Melton Rd., Gary, IN 46403

Larry Bauldridge

May 19, 1946 - December 21, 2023