Obituary
Ivan Raymond "Ray" Aldrich, 102 of Monticello, Indiana laid down the working tools of life at 12:55 p.m. on Friday, September 15, 2023, in the White Oak Health Campus of Monticello, Indiana.
Ray was born on Monday, July 4, 1921, in Newport, Indiana to Ivan R. and Edna Floy (Gosnell) Aldrich, Sr. They both preceded him in death.
On Saturday, June 20, 1941, in the Hyde Park Methodist Church of Hammond, Indiana he married Shirley Lee Pickett. She died on Friday, January 2, 2015, in Monticello, Indiana.
Ivan was born and raised in Newport, Indiana. He lived and worked in Hammond, Indiana for 64 years, moving to Monticello in 1985 after retiring from the Amoco and Brown & Root Engineering as a senior shift supervisor finishing his last job working on the Cline Avenue project. Ray and his family vacationed in Honey Bear Cove, Indiana Beach for many years before moving to Monticello in 1985. Ray was a member of the Hyde United Methodist Church and the Garfield Lodge both Hammond, Indiana and the Monticello United Methodist Church of Monticello, Indiana. Ray was also active in Little League from 1960 to 1964, winning the city championship in 1962 with his team who was sponsored by Beckman Equipment & Supply. He enjoyed golfing and bowling from 1960's till moving to Monticello.
The family wishes to extend many thanks to the staff at White Oaks Health Campus, Assisted Living and to the Heart-to-Heart Hospice for their kindness in taking care of Ray.
Ray is survived by his sons, Phillp R. "Phil" (wife Karen) Aldrich of Monticello, Indiana and Robert L. "Bob" Aldrich of Elkhart, Indiana; grandchildren, Robert L. "Bobby" Aldrich, Jr., Matthew Aldrich, Phillip (wife Diann) Aldrich, Jr., Thomas (wife Amy) Aldrich, Michelle (husband Mark) Wertzberger, Alexandra Aldrich; great-grandchildren, David Aldrich, Jarod Aldrich, Toby Aldrich, Nathan Wertzberger, Alex Wertzberger, Rhiannon Aldrich, Rachel Wertzberger, and Christopher Aldrich
Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Ivan R. and Edna F. (Gosnell) Aldrich, Sr.; wife Shirley L. (Pickett) Aldrich; son, David Aldrich; brothers Homer Aldrich and Donald Aldrich; infant sister, Phyllis Jeanine Aldrich
A gathering of family and friends will be from 12:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. On Saturday, September 23, 2023, at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.
Celebration of life service will be at 1:00 p.m. On Saturday, September 23, 2023, at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana with Rev. Benji Riddle officiating.
Burial will follow services in the Hughes Cemetery of rural Monticello, Indiana.
Memorial donations may be given to the Monticello United Methodist Church "Soup for the Soul". Envelopes will be available at the funeral home, or can be mailed to 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana 47960 C/O Aldrich Family
Miller-Roscka Funeral Home is honored and blessed to be assisting the family.