David J. Broadhead

David J. Broadhead obituary, Lafayette, IN

David J. Broadhead

David Broadhead Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc. – Lafayette Chapel on Feb. 16, 2025.

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David J. Broadhead, 81, of Lafayette, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Digby Place.
He was born July 29, 1943, in St. Louis, MO, to the late Jas. and Anna (Landsdell) Broadhead.
David graduated from Farmington Sr. High School and went onto Westminster College and earned an Associate's degree.
He was in the United States Marine Corp from 1966-1969.
On June 30, 1969, he married Dorothy Ellen Kettner who proceeds him in death.
David worked as a Health Care Provider for 30 years.
David enjoyed gardening, bird watching, and traveling
He will be greatly missed by his close friends, Scott & Patti Moody and family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Natalies Second Chance No Kill Animal Shelter.

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