Lawrence S. Van Ausdal

Lawrence S. Van Ausdal, age 87, of Richmond, Indiana died Saturday, November 13, 2004, at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. Born on February 25, 1917 in Preble County, Ohio he was the son of the late Arthur & Grace (Murray) Van Ausdal.

Lawrence was a member of the Richmond Indiana Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Preceded in death by Wife of 66 years: Thelma J. (Watts) Van Ausdal in 2003; Two Granddaughters and a Great-great grandson.

Survived by Son and Daughter-in-law: Meredith “Stan” & Jeannine Van Ausdal of Richmond, Indiana; Daughter & Son-in-law: Jeannette “Jan” & Denver Alexander of Richmond, Indiana; Sister: Margaret Hoover of Eaton, Ohio; Seven Grandchildren, Thirteen Great-Grandchildren and Five Great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Graveside service with be held Monday, November 22, 2004 - 10:30 AM at Springlawn Cemetery in New Paris. There will be no public calling. Arrangements entrusted to Barnes Funeral Home - 109 West Main Street - New Paris, Ohio. Condolences may be sent to the family via Guest Book at www.barnesfuneralhome.com.