Matthew Lauderbaugh

March 4, 1974-July 15, 2025

Matthew Lauderbaugh of Crawfordsville passed away Tuesday afternoon at IU Arnett at the age of 51.

Matt worked at AT&T for 24 years.  He also owned his own powder coating business.  He was a motorcycle mechanic that restored motorcycles and liked to ride his bike.  He also enjoyed woodworking.

Born March 4, 1974 in Crawfordsville, he was the son of Louis Lauderbaugh and Norma Knox Lauderbaugh.  He graduated from North Montgomery, class of 1993.

Surviving family includes: son, Austin Lauderbaugh of Greenwood; daughter, Cassidy Lauderbaugh of Greenwood; step-son, Zachary Freeman, currently stationed in El Paso, Texas; parents, Louis and Norma Lauderbaugh of Crawfordsville; brother, Mark Lauderbaugh of Crawfordsville.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Ray Lauderbaugh on Sept. 26, 2024.

Visitation will be at Burkhart Funeral Home, 201 West Wabash, on Saturday, July 19th from 11 AM to 1:30 PM.  Services will begin at 1:30, led by Pastor Dan Matthews.  Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery North.