Reuben R. Wickey

January 29, 1935 - December 31, 2013

Reuben R. Wickey, 78, Monroe passed away December 31, 2013 at his home. He was born to the late David D. and Rosa (Schwartz) Wickey on January 29, 1935 in Geneva, IN. He married Effie May Brandenberger on February 20, 1958.

He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church and was a carpenter and woodworker.

Survivors include: his wife, Effie May, 9 sons, Reuben(Frances)Wickey of Monroe, IN, Elmer(Ruby)Wickey of New Haven, IN., Elam(Mandy)Wickey of Monroe, in., David(Lisa)Wickey of Mooreland, In., Martin(Betty)Wickey of, Decatur, in., Emanuel(
Elizabeth))Wickey of Means, KY., Paul(Sylvia)Wickey of Berne, IN., Ernest(Josephine)Wickey of Monroe, IN., Daniel(Rose Ann)Wickey of Monroe, In., 4 daughters: Frances(Joe)Eicher of Grabill, IN.,Elizabeth(Reuben)Graber of Spencerville, IN., Amy(Daniel)Steury of Flemingsburg, KY., Margaret(Daniel Jr.)Schwartz of Monroe, In., 94 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, brothers: Jake R. Wickey of MI., David R. Wickey of Monroe,IN.,sisters; Katie R. Schwartz of PA., Becky(Dave)Girod of Geneva, IN., Adel(Enos)Schmidt of Geneva, IN., Elizabeth(Joe)Schwartz of Geneva, IN.,

Preceding in death are his parents, 1 grandson, 1 great-grandson, brothers Levi R. and Joe R Wickey, sisters: Emma R. Wickey and Maryann R. Schwartz.

Services are Saturday December 4, 2013 at 9:00 am at the residence. Visitation is Thursday from 10 am to 8 pm and Friday 9 am to 8 pm at the residence, 4876 E, 100 S, Monroe. Officiating is Bishop Victor L. Hilty.

Burial is in the Salem Cemetery, rural Monroe.

Arrangements by Yager-Kirchhofer Funeral Home.