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Henry Eicher Obituary

Henry M. Eicher, 50, of Bryant, Indiana, passed away at 3:53 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident on State Road 67 and 550 East in Bryant, Indiana. He was born on November 18, 1975, to Paul V. Eicher and Margaret G. (Schwartz) Eicher. On August 20, 1998, Henry married Kathy M. Schwartz. He is of the Old Order Amish Church.

Henry is survived by wife, Kathy M. Eicher, Sons: Henry M. Eicher (Special Friend, Elsie Eicher), William H. Eicher (Specical Friend, Ida Christner), Ernest H. Eicher, James H. Eicher, and Jacob H. Eicher, all of the home; Daughters: Amanda Wickey (Samuel), of Geneva, Kathy Schwartz (Michael), of Geneva, Clara H. Eicher (Special Friend, Joseph Wickey), Margaret H. Eicher, Elaine H. Eicher, and Barbara H. Eicher, all at home; daughter-in-law Rose Eicher (Menno H.) of Portland; eight grandchildren; brothers: Menno M. Eicher (Christine) of Bryant; Paul M. Eicher (Barbara) of Portland; Jacob M. Eicher (Elaine) of Bryant; Joe M. Eicher (Rachel) of Bryant; Benjamin M. Eicher (Mary) of Portland; and Ernest M. Eicher (Katie) of Connersville, Indiana; sisters: Marie Wengerd (Jake) of Geneva; Margaret Schwartz (Jake) of Geneva; Ida Girod (Daniel) of Bryant; Elizabeth Schwartz (William) of Bryant; Barbara Eicher of Bryant; Lovina Eicher (Ben) of Salem, Indiana; Viola Eicher (Sam) of Berne; Susan Wickey (Enos) of Bryant; and Christine Wickey (Jonathan) of Bryant. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Katie Schwartz, along with numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews. Henry was preceded in death by his parents; his sons, Menno H. Eicher and Paul H. Eicher; a stillborn daughter, Viola; his sister, Verena; and his father-in-law, Menno G. Schwartz.

Viewing will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026 and from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at the family home. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 8, 2026, with Bishop Samuel J. Schwartz officiating. Burial will follow at Bear Creek Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Downing and Glancy Funeral Home in Geneva, Indiana.

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Obituary published on Legacy.com by WFFT-TV 55 News on Feb. 5, 2026.

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