David James Ransdell

He married Mary Ann Hranicky on June 17, 1972, in Columbus, Indiana. David was a member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church and was actively involved in several community organizations that included the Knights of Columbus, the Elks and Kiwanis. He was also a member of the Insurance Review Committee for the City of Columbus. David’s career included working for Indiana Bell, Public Service Indiana and Tobar, Inc. He retired from Tobar, Inc. in April of 2013. He enjoyed being with family, working outside and in the yard, cutting firewood, tailgating at IU football games, following IU basketball and the Indianapolis Colts and especially working as a Blacksmith for the East Football Team. David appreciated life and lived it to its fullest. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann; his children, Phil (Carrie) Ransdell of Louisville, Kentucky, Alison (Karl) Eagleman of Greenwood, Indiana and Emilee Bush of Columbus, Indiana; grandchildren, Ethan, Mollie and Jack Ransdell, Michael Bush and Kadence Miller; his mother, Freda Mae Ransdell of Fayetteville, Tennessee; his sister, Cora (Bill) Ladigo of Fayetteville, Tennessee; and his brother, Darrel Ransdell Jr. of Unionville, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his father, Darrel Sr.; his brother-in-law, Steve Hranicky; and his sister-in-law, Brenda Hranicky.  To view David's memorial video, please CLICK HERE