Ty Urben Bahney

Ty Urben Bahney, age 65, of Peru, Indiana died unexpectedly on November 29, 2025 at his home at 7:30 p.m.

Ty was born on August 7, 1960 in Peru, Indiana to Marvin and Janice (Flook) Bahney.  He graduated from North Miami High School in 1978 and later earned a degree from IU Kokomo.  He worked on his family farm early in life and went on to build a remarkable 47 year career at Sonoco Products Company where he was still employed.

On August 7, 1983 Ty married Renda Green and together they welcomed two children: Tyrus Jacob Bahney and Tyra Mae Bahney.  Though later divorced Ty remained a devoted father.  He lived in Rochester, Indiana for many years.

Ty's greatest passion was bicycling; he rode daily, rain or shine.  He also loved attending concerts and cheering for the Purdue University basketball team.  Known for his mischievous sense of humor and big heart, Ty was as ornery as he was kind.  He delighted in pulling pranks, but always made sure his loved ones were cared for.  Ty was a beacon of light, wisdom, and a joy to everyone who knew him.

Surviving Ty is (1) son: Tyrus Jacob Bahney (spouse Ashley) of Indianapolis, IN; (1) daughter: Tyra Mae Bahney of Rochester, IN; (1) brother: Marty Bahney (spouse Kathy) of Warsaw, IN; (2) sisters: Lory Goebel Headdy (spouse Joe) of Cicero, IN and Jill Pugh (spouse Kevin) of Carmel, IN; several nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members.

Preceding Ty in death are his parents: Marvin (2012) and Janice (2017), stepmother Carol Bahney, sister Jana Reser Green, niece Aubrey Hogue, nephew Landon Reser, grandparents Urben and Nellie Bahney and Ray and Lucille Flook.

Visitation will be Wednesday, December 10, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Earl-Love Funeral Home, 811 E. Rochester Street, Akron, Indiana.

The funeral service will be December 10, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. following the visitation with burial in the Gilead Cemetery in Gilead, Indiana.

Ty was a blessing to all who knew him, easy to love and impossible to forget.  Though taken too soon, we find comfort in God's promises and look forward to the day we will see Ty again.  May he rest in peace with our Heavenly Father.

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