Grover Ferguson Sr., known to his friends as Fergie, 83, of Monon, passed away at home surrounded by his family at 3:17 p.m., May 2, 2013. He had been battling cancer. He was born November 26, 1929 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Richard and Mae (Collier) Ferguson and grew up in Otway, Ohio. Grover was an honorably discharged United States Marine serving from 1949-1950. His marriage was to Ruth LeBrun on June 29, 1949 in Greenup, Kentucky. The couple was married 62 years. She survives. They moved to Hammond in 1957 where he worked for Inland Steel Mill #3 Coal Strip for 34 years until retiring. Fergie enjoyed life and was always out bowling, shooting archery, fishing, hunting, golf and playing cards. Surviving with his wife are his daughters, Carmen Erickson (husband: Ed) of Valparaiso, Sue Beiswanger of Monon and Judy Burgess (husband: Bruce) of Monticello; a son, Richard Ferguson (wife: Lauren) of Hebron, and a brother, James Ferguson (wife: Martha) of Otway, Ohio. Fergie loved spending time with his family, especially his 17 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and his great-great-granddaughter. He is preceded in death by his parents and a son, Grover Ferguson Jr. Friends may call today (Saturday) May 4, 2013 from 4-8 p.m. at Clapper Family Funeral Home of Monon. Private family services to be held Sunday, May 5, 2013 with burial to follow in Bedford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to St. Jude Children's Hospital.