Russell Leichty

RUSSELL E. LEICHTY

Wayland

Russell E. Leichty, 79, died peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2020. He lived in Fort Wayne, Ind.

Born July 8, 1941, in Wayland, Iowa, he was the son of the late Simon and Lavina (Roth) Leichty. He was a carpenter for D.J. Brandenberger Inc. for over 25 years and finished his career as a warehouse manager for Hot Crews Inc.

Russell was an excellent husband for over 50 years to Hazel E. (Imhoff) Leichty, who preceded him in death on Feb. 8, 2015. He was a loving father, grandfather, son, brother and friend. He served the Lord his entire life, attended Fellowship Missionary and Emmanuel Community Church, enjoyed mission trips to Jamaica, Hawaii and Africa. He was quick to help anyone who needed anything. He never knew a stranger or found any ice cream he didn't enjoy. He adored his family and will be greatly missed.

Surviving are his three sons, Jeff (Jennie), Craig (Laura) and Chad (Trish) Leichty; siblings, Anna Lewis, Phyliss (Emil) Schlatter, Orlin (Esther) Leichty, Roger (Evie) Leichty, Kenneth (Kathy) Leichty and Wilbur (Deb) Leichty: in-laws, Morris (Joan) Imhoff, Ray (Becky) Imhoff, Dorothy Otto and Norma (Jim) Trotter; grandchildren, Josh (Amber), Emilee, Andrew (Kayla), Mallory, Leena, Tyler, Brad (Faith), Lacy and Cali; and great-grandchildren, Hudson, Theodore, Jensen and Olivia.

He was also preceded in death by his three sisters, Lorene Leichty, Rachel Leichty and Esther Marner: and three brothers-in-law, George Lewis, John Otto and Gerald Marner.

Private family services were held. He was entombed at Covington Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made to Peabody Home Foundation/Memory Care, 400 W Seventh St., North Manchester, IN 46962

Russell's family would like to thank the staff at Peabody Retirement Community (Evergreen Park) for the continual love and support provided to Russell and his family while he was in their care.