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NICHOLAS LITCHIN Obituary

Name: Visitation for NICHOLAS LITCHIN
Start: 2016-06-23T09:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-06-23T11:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Nicholas Eastern Orthodox Church

NICHOLAS LITCHIN, of Syracuse, Ind., formerly of Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 20, 2016. Born Oct. 22, 1927, in Fort Wayne, he was a son of the late Vasil and Ephrodita Litchin. Nick graduated from South Side High School and Indiana University School of Business. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. Returning to Fort Wayne, Nick began his career as a partner at Litchin Alter Insurance and was a principal in three beverage distributorships in Indiana and Ohio. Nick co-founded DEK Processes which invented the first drivers' licenses with photographs. By the time he sold the company, DEK's photo identification system produced picture ID drivers' licenses and other ID cards in 29 states and now serves 47 states across the country. He co-founded The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. He was a partner in L& R Realty among several other domestic and international business interests. Also during his career, Nick served on the Board of Directors for the former Peoples Trust Bank, Summit Bank, Salem Bank in Goshen, Ind. and Intellectual Technology, Inc. Nick was a member of St Nicholas Eastern Orthodox Church where he served on the board and taught Sunday School. Survivors include his sons, Craig of Carlsbad, Calif. and Kent (Amy) of Fort Wayne; daughters, Helen (Brad) Schuchhardt of Fort Wayne and Betsy (Mark) LeClerc of Indianapolis; five grandchildren, Nicholas and Katherine Litchin, Olivia and John Schuchhardt, and Mary LeClerc; sister, Helen Mitson; brother, Chris Litchin; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Tina Lazoff Litchin. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Thursday, June 23, 2016, at St Nicholas Eastern Orthodox Church, with calling starting at 9 a.m. Entombment in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Nicholas Eastern Orthodox Church, or the Fort Wayne Police Athletic League. Arrangements by D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.domccombandsons.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jun. 22, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for NICHOLAS LITCHIN

14 Entries

Philip Tuohy

June 27, 2016

Dear Litchin Family, We were very sorry to learn of Nick's passing but feel blessed to be your neighbor's at Lake Wawasee. The lake will remain one of our favorite places but it will never be quite the same without Nick and Tina. We feel extremely priviliged to have shared so many good times with your entire family. We will keep you in our prayers and hope to see you soon! Phil, Jennifer, Charlotte & David Tuohy

Tim Berry

June 24, 2016

What a legacy of leadership, foresight, love and family Nick has left. My sympathy and prayers are with you all!

Rick Yarger

June 23, 2016

The Litchin Family,

My heart goes out to your family during this difficult loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

With sincere sympathy,

Rick Yarger

Dean McComb

June 22, 2016

Litchin Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed knowing both Nick and Tina very much. I did several remodeling projects for them and they were always a pleasure to work for. I always got a kick out of Nick's sense of humor and banter with me, and sometimes Tina would just look at me and shake her head. They will be missed. Dean McComb

Polly Antibus Hagedorn

June 22, 2016

Litchin Family,

I was saddened to hear about your loss, especially so close after my mom. What an outstanding generation of parents we have to remember. I'm sure they are all sitting around sharing cocktails!

Much love and sincere sympathies,

George Lebamoff

June 22, 2016

Dear Nick . I will miss .you. We had a great time growing up. I will pray for you as long as I live Bog Da Prosti. George A Lebamoff

Thomas Tuttle

June 22, 2016

Many years ago around the 4th of July
Tom Tuttle & his dear friend Nick Litchin decided that Lake Wawasee needed to celebrate with a fireworks show on its shores. They raised the money for the first 2 years and then turned it over to WPOA. And the rest is
history! It remains one of the premier
displays in the state of Indiana. Nick was not just a good friend, he was a great man. While we cannot attend the
service, his longtime neighbor, Joe Tuohy, and I will be thinking of the wonderful times we all spent together.

Marianne Hartman-Jackson

June 22, 2016

Sending prayers and condolences on the loss of your father, Craig.

Beth Headrick

June 22, 2016

I'm so sorry, and I will be thinking of all of you as you mourn. Nick was a great man, and he will be missed.

WILLIAM C. PHILLIPS

June 22, 2016

The Nicholas Litchin Family:

Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one, Nicholas Litchin.

God's Blessings to the Litchin Family.

Sincerely,

Mr. and Mrs. William C. Phillips

Sue Ball-Allsop

June 22, 2016

Craig, Betty, Helen, and Kent: our deepest condolences on the passing of your Dad. Sue, Bob, and Nancy Ball.

V.Rev Fr. John and Cheryl Morris

June 22, 2016

May his memory be eternal. I know his brother, Chris, better, but I am certain that kindness and goodness are family traits and we will keep the family in our prayers.

kelley mcdonald-mcneill

June 22, 2016

Dear Betsy, Craig, Kent and Helen,

I was saddened to hear of your father's passing. May he now rest in peace with Tina and the loved ones who have gone before him. My thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a true gentleman with such a kind heart. May all of your wonderful memories give you peace and comfort at this time. God bless.
Love,
kelley

Timothy Bussick

June 22, 2016

Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We send wishes of peace and comfort at this difficult time.

With Deep Sympathy,
Dr. Timothy Bussick and the Bussick Orthodontics Team

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