Gary Martin Ludban, 73, rural Columbia City, died unexpectedly at 12:22 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2024.

He was born Feb. 9, 1951. On July 6, 1974, he married Joan E. Turmail, who survives.

He also is survived by his children, Nicole A. (Andrew) Kirchoff, Rushville and Leigh E. (Stephen) Kneller, Columbia City; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City, is handling arrangements.