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Sunday, September 30, 2007

Ind. Gov't. - Ed Thuma, first head of the Legislative Services Agency, dies at 74

The Indianapolis Star today contains the obituary of Edison L. Thuma, who died Sept. 16th in Danville. From the obit:

Ed then served in state government in Indiana in various capacities, including the first Executive Director of the Legislative Services Agency and served as Governor Otis Bowen's budget director during the Governor's first term in office. He served as Deputy Health Commissioner and Mental Health Commissioner for Governor Robert Orr. * * *

Ed is survived by his wife, Sharon, and his four children, Nathan of Napa Valley, California, David of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jennifer of Indianapolis and Eric of Bloomington, as well as four grandchildren, Tobin, Gabrielle, Malcolm and Kate. * * *

A memorial service in his honor will be held Saturday, October 6, 2007 at 1 p.m. at Blanton House, 625 N. Washington St., in Danville.

Ed was a well-liked and well-respected figure in state government for many years. I worked for him at the Legislative Services Agency and at the State Budget Agency. He will be missed.

Posted by Marcia Oddi on September 30, 2007 10:10 AM
Posted to Indiana Government