Carl Adrian Bilderback, also known as "Mr. Wonderful", age 79, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2015 at Hospice Franciscan Communities in Michigan City.
Carl was born in Booneville, IN, on September 26, 1936 to Willard Walter and Janie Marie (Blair) Bilderback.
On February 18, 1956, he married Penny Kolar. She preceded him in death on May 25, 2011.
Surviving are his beloved children, two daughters, Rebecca (Ted) Shott of La Porte, IN and Teri Stockstill of Michigan City, IN; three grandchildren, Tasia Stockstill, and Monika and Joshua Bilderback; a great-granddaughter, Catalina; daughter-in-law, Ela Bilderback of La Porte, IN; four siblings, Bonnie Morrison of Arcadia, FL, Arthur Eugene (Chieko) Bilderback of Garden Grove, CA, Wynona (Kenneth) Struss of La Porte, IN and Sharon Rae (Charles) McKinney of Goodletsville, TN; numerous nieces and nephews; and very special friend, Sue Brown and all their karaoke buddies.
He was preceded in death by his wife; son, James Bilderback; parents; and a brother, Charles Walter Bilderback.
Carl was a member of Grace Baptist Church in La Porte and Mid-West Tool Collector's Association. He retired as a professional finish carpenter superintendent after over 40 years working on projects across the United States.
A cremation committal has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center with Dr. Wayne Moore officiating.
A time of visitation will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2015 from 10 AM until the time of service at the funeral home. Interment will take place at a later date in Patton Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Grace Baptist Church, 2502 Monroe St., La Porte, IN 46350.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.