John ‘Dugan’ Roche

Jan. 16, 1940-April 28, 2023

John “Dugan” Roche, 83, of Crawfordsville peacefully passed away Friday, April 28, 2023.

Dugan was born Jan. 16, 1940, at Crawfordsville, to John and Betty Roche. He was a graduate of Crawfordsville High School, where he excelled in athletics. After graduation, Dugan worked for the masonry family business (Roche Masonry) for several years. He assisted with building up the town of Crawfordsville. For the last 37 years, he was part of the North Montgomery School Corporation as a bus driver.

He married Jackie Delp in 1970, going on to raise five beautiful children. Family meant more to him than anything else in the world. When Dugan wasn’t at work or home, he could be found at his grandchildren’s sporting events, gardening with his brother, Tim, or watching Notre Dame football (GO IRISH) and Cubs baseball.

All who knew Dugan knew he was the most loving father and husband a family could ask for. He was kind-hearted, generous, funny and thoroughly enjoyed life.

Dugan was preceded in death by his parents, John and Betty; wife Jackie; and sister Becky Ritter.

He is survived by his siblings, Susie McClamroch, Ginny (Bob) Peterman and Tim; children, Kim (Charlie) Taylor, Lori Quigg, Jane (Dean) Kincaid and John; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Dugan Roche was loved by all and will be dearly missed.

“I follow three rules: Do the right thing, do the best you can, and always show people you care” — Lou Holtz

The viewing will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday, May 4 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, 1306 E. Main St., Crawfordsville, IN 47933, followed by a funeral mass at 11 a.m. Friday, May 5 at the church.

Please send notes to Hunt & Son Funeral Home, 107 N. Grant Ave., Crawfordsville, IN 47933, and flowers to the church.

Memorial donations may be made to the Darlington American Legion, c/o John Roche, 201 South St., Darlington, IN 47940.