Scott W. Dudley, 73, of West Lafayette, passed away at 9:41 p.m., Wednesday November 3, 2021 at IU Arnett Hospital of Lafayette.
Scott was born January 9, 1948 in Bedford, Indiana to the late Robert E. and Ora Le (Scott) Dudley. He was a 1966 graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School and later attended Indiana State.
His marriage of 54 years was to Eugenia “Jeanne” Crutchfield at First Baptist Church in Lafayette; she survives.
Mr. Dudley owned and operated the family business, Sparkletone Dry Cleaners from 1983 until present. He enjoyed the interaction with his customers and they were always greeted with a huge smile. He was a member of the IDFI and the Indiana Dry Cleaning Association (IDA), the Elks Lodge and the American Legion Post 11 of Lafayette.
Scott loved weekends shooting Trap at the range. He also enjoyed traveling and Purdue Men’s Basketball. More than anything, Scott loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Surviving with his wife Jeanne, are their children, Robin Kochert (Michael) of Lafayette, Kristin Dudley (Christy Cahoon) of Lafayette and Gretchen Sanders (David) of West Lafayette and his sister, Roberta Le Salsbury of Surprise, AZ. Scott’s pride and joy were his granddaughters, Courtney, Katie, Amelia, Audrey and Macey and his four great-grandchildren, Mitchell, Levi, Haley and Jenna.
Per Scott’s wishes, a private family burial will take place at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens of West Lafayette.
Memorials may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.
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