Alan Ramon Stoudinger

Alan was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, on April 16, 1938, the son of Lester and Ethelda Stoudinger. After graduation from Battle Creek Central High School, Alan was a member of the charter class of Kellogg Community College. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Tri-State University, the Master of Science degree from Colorado State University, and the Doctor of Philosophy degree from Utah State University. He served on the faculty of Tri-State University for over thirty years, as Professor of Electrical Engineering and Chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. He received many grants and awards, and was active in Eta Kappa Nu, the international honor society of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

He is survived by the love of his life and high school sweetheart Marjorie. Alan and Marjorie were married for 61 years. He is also survived by his four daughters Diane, Mary, Jane and Kimberly; two sons-in-law Frank and Mark; nine grandchildren David and his wife Kelsey, Aaron and his wife Aubrey, Alex, Kathryn, Taylor, Alexis, Lauren, Tanner and Jensen; and sister Susan Northcutt.

Alan enjoyed racquetball, building a family home, sports, music and in his later years, his daily walks at Pokagon with Marj. Alan was always willing to lend a helping hand. Alan was devoted to his family and enjoyed their activities, travels, joys, and sports.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the charity of choice, to the American Heart Association, First Congregational United Church of Christ in Angola, Indiana, or to the Trine University Women’s Softball Team.

Following Alan's wishes there will be no services.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.beamsfuneralhome.com for the family.