Richard L. Lechlitner

Richard L. Lechlitner, age 77 of Wakarusa, IN, died at 11:42 pm on Sunday, February 12, at his residence.  He was born on January 13, 1946 in Mishawaka, IN to Robert and Elizabeth (Tobias) Lechlitner. Richard was a 1964 graduate of Wakarusa High School and he lived his entire life in the Wakarusa area.  On February 7, 1970, Richard married Constance Horn at the Wakarusa United Methodist Church.  Richard was a life-long farmer.  His work was his passion and he loved to farm.  He was a member and former president of the Northern Indiana Johnny Poppers Club and was an active supporter of 4H club.  Most of all Richard loved his family, especially his grandchildren.  He cherished his time with them and loved supporting his children and grandchildren’s activities in athletics and 4H.  Richard is survived by his wife of 53 years, Connie Lechlitner of Wakarusa; 3 children: Pam Lechlitner of Wakarusa, Fred (Heather) Lechlitner of Nappanee, IN, and Jon (Katie) Lechlitner of Syracuse, IN; 3 grandchildren: Caleb, Hayden, and Halle Lechlitner; and 2 brothers: Phil (Mindy) Lechlitner of Wakarusa and Tom (Sharon) Lechlitner of Goshen, IN. Richard was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be held from 5-8 pm on Thursday, February 16, 2023 and for one hour prior to a 10 am funeral service on Friday, February 17, 2023, all at Thompson-Lengacher and Yoder Funeral Home, Wakarusa. Burial will take place in Olive West Cemetery, Elkhart.  Memorial contributions in Richard’s name can be given to the charity of the donor’s choice.