Packaging Leader Roger ‘Bud’ Stickle Dies Peacefully On February 11 Roger H. “Bud” Stickle of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at home sur- rounded by family and friends. Bud was born at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis on April 22, 1948, to the late Rog-
of Science in Business at Indiana University then joined the family business, Stickle Steam Specialties. In 1976, Bud was elected President of the family business and he was the fourth generation to hold this office. One of Bud’s big- gest professional accomplishments was seeing the busi- ness to its 100th year of operation in 2007. He was a beloved member of the corrugated packag- ing community, having contributed to the industry for over 50 years. His legacy of hard work, dedication to what he believed was right, and the success of his customers came in many forms, using Bud’s special brand of direct commu- nication, and will be missed by many. Leah Gardiner Named Executive Director Of AICC Canada AICC Canada announced that Leah Gardiner has joined the organization as Executive Administrator. Gardiner brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in nonprpofit management. Her dedication to excellence and commitment to fostering collaborative work environment align perfectly with the values at AICC Canada. “As our Executive Administrator, Leah will play a pivotal role in streamlining our operations, enhancing communi- cation, and ensuring that our members receive the high- est level of support,” said Jeff Abbott, President of AICC Canada.
er H. and Ruth Stickle. Bud grew up in Rocky Ripple and graduated from North Central High School with the Class of 1966. Not ready for college, the war in Vietnam raging and the ever-looming prospect of being drafted, Bud decid- ed to join the United States Navy. Bud soon started what is some
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of the toughest training in the military to become a Navy Frogman. Refusing to give up and ring the bell, he graduat- ed from UDTR/BUDS training with Class 41. Bud’s deploy- ments and experience included cruises to the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and Vietnam even training with NASA to recover Apollo spacecraft. In 1970 at the “request” of the love of his life Lynn, he turned down the opportunity to return for a second tour to Vietnam with SEAL Team 2 and transferred to the U.S. Navy Reserve. Soon after returning home, he married his soulmate and wife of 53 years, Lynn Haerle. He earned a Bachelor
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