His memorial service is pending in Indianapolis, IN.
Memorials can be made to Pike Township Fire Department care of: Pike Fire Just Cause, 4881 W. 71st, Indianapolis, IN 46268 or to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Office of Development, 2211 North Oak Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60707-3392.
Survivors: his sister, Linda Meints Cooper, Bloomington, IL; 3 sons in Indianapolis: Patrick {Angel} Drane, Michael Robert "Bobby" {Erin} Stalbaum, and Cory Stalbaum; 1 grandson in Indianapolis: Blane Stalbaum; 2 nieces Laura Meints, Lexington, KY; Jenna Meints, Durham, NC; 3 nephews, Aaron Walters, Florence, KY; Matthew Weber, Florida; Bryce Walters, Louisville, KY.
Condolences may be left at www.eastlawn-bloomington.com