In loving memory of

Alan Bardach
June 26, 1943 - January 8, 1968

Graveside services will be held for U.S. Army First Lieutenant Alan Jensen Bardach at Crown Hill Cemetery, 700 W 38th St, Indianapolis, Indiana at 1:00 PM on October 5, 2019. Alan was killed in Vietnam in January 1968. His remains have recently been located by the Army and returned to the United States. Alan was the son of Thornton A. and Lillian G. Bardach. He was a 1961 graduate of Broad Ripple High School in Indianapolis and a 1966 graduate of Purdue University, where he was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. He is survived by his sister Ann Bardach Vollmar (David), his brothers Neil (Andrea), Lee (Gail) and Joel (Priscilla) Bardach, and his daughter Kristen Vandiver (Troy).

Tributes

Stewart Reynolds wrote on Oct 6, 2019:

"I was blessed to participate as crew chief of the IASAR Huey that flew over his burial site on Saturday. I too am a Vietnam veteran. I saluted you sir as we flew over. God Bless you and your family. So glad you finally came home."

J T Bigham wrote on Oct 5, 2019:

"We were in the same graduating class in high school and had a few dates. Remember him as such a kind and gentle soul. Happy his remains were found and brought home to give your family closure. RIP Alan and sincere condolences to the Bardach family. Julie Deck "

Susan Lebo wrote on Oct 4, 2019:

"Welcome home at last! Your ultimate sacrifice for our nation leaves us humble and grateful. Rest in peace forevermore. "

Delores Nelson wrote on Oct 3, 2019:

"Never knew your loved one, but am so very happy that he is home now. You have our sympathy and our gratefulness for his sacrifice. God bless you. Sherman and Delores Nelson"