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Name:	Leslie Dale Pence (Nickname = Les)
Spouse:	Martha Ann Prough Pence
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	DECEASED 2022,
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Class of	1952	Attended from through
Graduated Here?	Yes
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College Attended:	Morehead State & Indiana University

Birthdate:	August 30, 1934
Date of Death:	November 25, 2022

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Notes:	Leslie Dale “Les” Pence, age 88, of Sheridan, Indiana, passed away on Friday November 25, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Les was born on August 30, 1934 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He was the son of the late Charles Laver and Nellie Dell (Karns) Pence. Les was a graduate of Columbia City High School class of 1952. He went on to attend Morehead State University where he received a full ride scholarship into their School of Music program. He graduated in 1956 with a B.A. in Music Education. While at Morehead State, he was in a quartet that toured around the state and was honored as official “Kentucky Colonels” by the Governor. He would later go on to earn a M.Ed. degree and a Ed.S. degree from Indiana University. Les served in the U.S. Army Reserves where he spent his service time performing with the U.S. Army Band. After his service in the Army, he took a position with Shipshewana Schools in 1957. This move led him to meeting the love of his life, Martha Ann Prough. Les and Martha were married on June 7, 1958. They were married for 64 years. Les and Martha had three sons, Randy, Terry, and Mike. Together they also have 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Les worked as a Music Teacher and High School Principal in various locations around Indiana before they eventually settled in Sheridan, IN. He took the position of Superintendent of Sheridan Community Schools, and was later the Director of Transportation for Carmel and Danville Schools. He retired in 1994 and enjoyed serving in various volunteer opportunities in Sheridan. Most notably he served as the statewide director for the AARP Safe Driver Program in Indiana. Les was a member of the Sheridan United Methodist Church, where he enjoyed directing the choir. For the last decade he enjoyed his weekly volunteering gig in his granddaughters kindergarten classroom. Of all the things Les has done throughout his lifetime, spending quality time with his family was always his number one priority. He loved to travel with his family, study History, attend classic car shows and even collect a few of his own too. The entire family enjoyed many memory-making summers at Loon Lake, in Northern Indiana. More recently, Les loved driving his golf cart with the great-grandchildren to get ice cream. Les lived a life dedicated to the service of others: his country, community, church, and most of all to his family. He will be greatly missed and always remembered. Les is survived by: his wife, Martha Ann (Prough) Pence 2 sons, Randy D. Pence (Karen) of Noblesville & Terry L. Pence (Helena) of California 5 grandchildren: Desiree’ Pauley (Andrew), Dr. Orey Pence (Christy) Allie Deal (Aaron), Elyse Clark (Henry), Ian Pence 9 great-grandchildren: Logan Pauley, Cora Pauley, Lincoln Pauley, Leo Pauley, Luca Deal, Livi Deal, Tori Clark, Gabe Clark, Alex Clark and many nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by :his parents, Charles Laver and Nellie Dell (Karns) Pence; son Mike E. Pence; 2 grandsons, Richard Andrew “Andy” Pence& Erik M. Pence; brother Richard Pence Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 PM on Friday, December 2, 2022, at the Sheridan First United Methodist Church Funeral services will take place at 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at the Sheridan First United Methodist Church, 207 E. 2nd Street, Sheridan, Indiana, with visitation from noon until the time of service Burial will follow at Crown View Cemetery in Sheridan, Indiana Rev. John Meunier will be officiating In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be presented to the Sheridan Fire Department or to the Sheridan First United Methodist Church

Last Updated:	02-23-2024		Alumni ID:	12733

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