Obituaries

Carl J. Erdmann, Jr, PRN President and friend passed away peacefully Monday, June 15^th around 10:30 pm at St. Vincent Hospital here in Indianapolis.  He had been involved in the Pharmacists Recovery Network since its beginning in 1980’s. Carl had been PRN president since 1997, helping dozens of recovering Indiana pharmacists and pharmacy students currently in, and those who have completed, the PRN program. He had touched many, many lives, counseled and sponsored dozens more in his personal life. 

Carl presented a candid talk at least twice annually at Purdue University School of Pharmacy and at Butler University College of Pharmacy for Indiana’s pharmacy students regarding addiction and recovery.  He had also mentored pharmacy students each June since 2005, during the week-long program at the University of Utah School for Alcoholism and Other Drug Dependencies in Salt Lake City.  He loved mentoring and helping students who had addiction in their families to realize it wasn’t their fault. He was very devoted to pharmacy students in helping them avoid the traumatic effects of drug and alcohol abuse. 

Carl had recently been recognized and presented a 50-year Pharmacists Award from the Indiana Pharmacists Alliance, and later was presented a 25-year Token from his home group.  A long time member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Carl was a very spiritual man, and he lived each and every day – ODAT- “One Day at a Time.” He will be greatly missed by both local and national communities.

Read obituary from the Indianapolis Star

ARRANGEMENTS

Viewing will be Thursday, June 18th from 4pm –8pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 8540 E 16th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana.  Funeral Services will be on Friday, June 19th at 11 am at Trinity Lutheran Church.

Trinity Lutheran Church can be reached off of I70 E at Shadeland Ave. Exit 89.  Drive south on Shadeland Ave to 16^th St., then turn East (left) and travel to 8540 E. 16^th St.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations in the name of Carl J. Erdmann Jr. to: Trinity Lutheran School, 8540 E. 16^th St., Indianapolis, Indiana  46219

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