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Eldon Sickmiller Obituary

Malinta - Eldon Sickmiller age 76, died in his Malinta home on Saturday, January 10, 2026. He was born April 22, 1949, to Lester and Leota (Rettig) Sickmiller. After high school graduation and a year of college, he served with the United States Army. Eldon was employed with GM Powertrain for 41 years. On August 16, 1986, he married Rebecca Bishop in Hope Lutheran Church. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW, Moose and AMVETS.

Eldon is survived by his wife Becky; and siblings: Clara, Sharon, and Martha. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Ed, James, Arnold, Shirley and an infant sister, Lois Marie.

There will be a memorial service for Hop at St. John's United Church of Christ, Holgate on Monday, January 19, 2026, at 11 a.m. with Reverend Jeff McCarn officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military honors. Memorial contributions can be made to Elara Caring Hospice or St. John's United Church of Christ. The arrangements have been entrusted to the Zachrich Family Funeral Home of Holgate.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Crescent-News on Jan. 13, 2026.

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9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. John's United Church of Christ

946 Ohio 108, Holgate, OH 43527

Jan

19

Memorial service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. John's United Church of Christ

946 Ohio 108, Holgate, OH 43527

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114 William St, Holgate, OH 43527

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