Edward E. ” Rudy ” Downing

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Edward E. “Rudy” Downing, 86, of Peru, IN passed away Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 3:13 AM at his residence.  Rudy was born in Star City, IN on January 27, 1930, the son of Ralph F. and Julia M. Conner Downing.

Rudy was a 1949 graduate of Peru High School.  He married Alice Sawyer on July 8, 1950 and she preceded him in death September 23, 1973. He then married Claudette Ann Mathis December 28, 1974 and she survives. He worked as a Licensed Plumber at Delco Electronics until his retirement in 1995. He was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church, the Peru Maennerchor, The Knights of Columbus and Local UAW #292.

Rudy was an avid sports fan and thoroughly enjoyed watching the Peru High School sports.  He was an enthusiastic gardener and proud of his Hibiscus flowers. His greatest pleasure in life was spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife Claudette, children Gary and his wife Debbie Downing, Peru, IN, Michael Downing and fiancé Susanne Ahnert, Rochester, IN, Lisa  and her  husband Gary Loe, Peru, IN, Timothy  and his wife Gail Downing of Etna Green, IN; Step-children Dan and his wife Dawn Dock, Dallas, TX, David and his wife Debbie Dock, Macungie, PA, Paul Dock, Cucamonga, CA; grandchildren Joshua and Stacey Downing, Justin and Danielle Downing, Jennifer and Rick Miller, Patrick Downing and Anna, Nicole Rodriquez and Matt, Mandi and Filip Bielanski, Amber Loe and Froy, Hannah Downing, Jackson Downing and Quinn Downing; step grandchildren Adam Dock, Andrew Dock, Christopher and Missy Dock, Matthew Dock, Megan and Johnathan Nolter, Lauren Dock, Michelle Crance , Lesley Dock and Samantha Dock; great grandchildren Grady Downing , Ashley Miller, Alice Miller, Averi Miller, Olivia Downing, Owen Downing, Matea Downing, Andrew Rodriquez, Mason Atkins, Samantha Lovall and Max Bielanski; Step-great grandchildren Evelyn Dock, Madison Ennis and Charles Ennis; a brother Francis and his wife Mary Jo Downing and a sister Mary Funkhouser.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Alice Sawyer Downing, granddaughter Kristy Downing and a daughter in law Brenda Dock.

A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Edward E. “Rudy” Downing will be held at 10:30 AM Thursday, February 4, 2016 at the St. Charles Catholic School with Father Adam Mauman officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Peru, IN.   Family and friends will gather from 2:00-8:00 PM, Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, 84 W. Main St. Peru, IN. A prayer service will be held at 8:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made through the funeral home to St. Charles Catholic Church Building Fund or the Peru High School Athletic Department.

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