John Mark Logan

John Mark Logan, 85, Indianapolis, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2013.

Mr. Logan was born in Clay County on March 26, 1928 to John and Mary Logan.

He graduated from Cloverdale High School in 1945, and then completed a bachelor's degree in education and a master's in education administration.

On June 11, 1948, he married Hilda "Sadie" Knoll, who survives him.

As a dedicated, gifted and lifelong educator, Mr. Logan served as teacher and then principal in elementary schools in Bremen, Paragon, Martinsville and Highland, Ind. He retired as principal of Mildred Merkley Elementary School in Highland in 1986.

John was a lifetime member of the Freemasons in the Cloverdale Lodge and had attained his 32nd degree.

A veteran of the U.S. Army, he was stationed in Korea (1947-48).

Although he loved golf, woodworking and fishing, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were his greatest joy. Love of all children was a constant theme in his life.

John is survived and will be greatly missed by his wife of 65 years, Hilda; his five children, Brenda Higgins (Woody Hawkins) of Orlando, Kevin Logan (Ginny) of St. Louis, Loralyn Gaither (Bill) of Tucson, Nancy Sonntag (the late Robert) of Carmel, and Ellen Bailey (Chris) of Zionsville; his grandchildren, Beth Barger (Matt), TJ Hoeferlin (Jen), Logan Gaither, Cattin (Gaither) Kraus (Marcus), Ariel (Dunn) Roloff (Jarret), Iris Marie and John Robert Bailey; his great-grandchildren, Jessica and Nick Barger, Liam, Declan, and Killian Hoeferlin; and, last but not least, his little dog, Buttercup.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister and brother, Dorothy Hudson and Robert Logan.

A celebration of John's life will be held at Crestwood Village West, 230 Welcome Way Blvd, Indianapolis, on Sunday, Aug. 11 at 1 p.m. (Indianapolis time - EST). Reception to follow from 2-4 p.m.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary, Zionsville. If you would like to sign the online guestbook, or send condolences to the family, you may do so by visiting www.arnmortuary.com.