Hubert Crodian

Monday, December 20, 2010

Hubert Crodian of Greencastle celebrated his 80th birthday on Dec. 17.

Hubert grew up on a farm at Clinton Falls. His parents were Claude and Francis Goddard-Crodian. He spent 25 years working with the IBM Corp. until retirement in 1987.

Hubert and his wife Amelia have enjoyed the last 23 years vacationing in Harlingen, Texas. Hubert enjoys camping, woodworking and is known for his talents growing a beautiful garden each year.

For several years the family operated Crodian's Greenhouse at Morton.

The family marked Hubert's birthday with a dinner, celebrating with family and friends.

Hubert and Amelia have four daughters: Diantha and her husband Tony Thornburg who reside in Crawfordsville; Susan Crodian of Greencastle; Debra, her husband Donald Rumley and grandson Michael Rumley of Greencastle; and Sharon and her husband Marty Wertz of Crawfordsville.

Cards would be welcome. The address is 5208 U.S. 36, Greencastle, IN 46135.