Norman Earl Rudder, 84 years old of North Salem, IN, died Sunday, December 4, 2011 in Hendricks Regional Health. He was born July 17, 1927 in Hendricks County, son of the late Tullie H. and Pearl E. Rudder. He married Jean Susanne Pepper on February 2, 1951. She preceded him in death. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 6 sisters. He served in the US Navy during World War II. He was a member of American Legion in Lafayette and attended North Salem United Methodist Church. Surviving are daughters, Nancy (Ron) Kneeland of North Salem, and Lori Rudder of Jamestown, Companion, Linda Flett of Lafayette and daughters, Jetta (Mike) Balsar and Jill Flett, 3 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. A memorial service will be held at North Salem United Methodist Church, Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Ann Spahr officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the North Salem United Methodist Church Elevator Fund, PO Box 238, North Salem, IN 46165 Online condolences may be made at www.porterfuneralhome.us