Howard H. Kardatzke

Howard H. Kardatzke, 78, of Alexandria, passed away February 1, 2016 at his residence in Alexandria, IN. He was born on April 12, 1937 to Dr. Carl and Eva Clare Kardatzke in Anderson, Indiana. Howard graduated from Anderson High School, Anderson University, Indiana University, and Michigan State where he received his doctorate. He was a retired educator and a professor at Ball State University and Anderson University. Howard also spent 25 years as director of Teacher Certification for the state of West Virginia. He was active in his Charleston WV church where he served many roles. Above all, he was an intelligent, gentle, kind man of faith who loved his family and friends dearly. Howard loved traveling and relished experiencing new cultures. This love began when his father moved the family to Kenya for a year. Howard loved Kenya and this country’s people. He prided in sailing on the Queen Mary at the same time as Winston Churchill was travelling, and he had the opportunity to hear him speak. Howard was humorous, a jokester and famous for changing the rules of family games to his advantage. He was a word master, a singer, a craftsman. Though education was his life, he always enjoyed working with this hands. Howard is survived by his loving spouse whom he married July 8, 2000, Karon (Cortrecht) Kardatzke, wife, of Alexandria, IN; daughter, Karla Huie; son, David (Cherie) Kardatzke; daughter, Kerrie Kardatzke; daughter, Anjie (Scott) Martin, step-daughter, Jama (Evan) Highbaugh; step-daughter, Kelly (Frank Daily) Korniak; step-son, Jaymes (Sarah) Teeters; sister, Mary Lee (Rod) Hale; brother-in-law Harold Miller; sister, Lois (Jim) Dalley, granddaughters, Morgan, Marena, Madison, Maci; grandsons, Jackson, Dominic; step-grandchildren, Cody, Kasey, Stella and Addi; brother-in law Douglas (Elaine) Barker Cortrecht; great grandchildren, Brady and Layla; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Carl and Eva Clare Kardatzke; his first wife, Catherine "Cathy" Kardatzke; and sister Phyllis Miller. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 6, from 1-3:00 PM at South Meridian Church of God, 2404 Meridian St., Anderson IN 46016, where Howard was a member. Services will follow at 3:00 PM at the church with Pastor Ed Hyatt officiating. Cremation will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Anderson University Student Aid Fund or to South Meridian Church of God Legacy Fund or to South Meridian Stephen Ministries. www.loosecares.com

Howard H. Kardatzke

April 12, 1937 - February 1, 2016