David R. Wickey

David R. Wickey, 81, of Monroe, Indiana died at 9:10 a.m. Friday, April 12, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital.

He was born on July 5, 1937 in Geneva, Indiana to the late David D. Wickey and the late Rosie K. (Schwartz) Wickey.

He was a lifelong Carpenter and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret R. of Monroe; seven children, Effie Mae (Phenas) Schmidt of Monroe, IN, Elizabeth (Merlin) Zehr of Grabill, IN, David Jr. (Barbara) Wickey of Decatur, IN, Elmer (Dena) Wickey of Berne, IN, William (Naomi) Wickey of Flemingsburg, KY, Michael (Rosie) Wickey of New Haven, IN, James (Miriam) Wickey of Monroe, IN, and son-in-law, David (Marie) Schwartz Jr. of South Whitley, IN; three sisters, Rebecca (Dave) Girod of Geneva, IN, Adeline (Enos) Schmidt of Kentucky, Elizabeth (Joseph) Schwartz of Geneva, IN; 67 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren.

David was preceded in death by two daughters, Wilma Schwartz and Rosalie Wickey; son, Joseph Wickey,; son-in-law, Frederick Graber; grandson, Nathen Schmidt; two granddaughters, Margaret and Joann Schwartz; three brothers, Levi R., Jake R. and Joe R. Wickey; three sisters, Emma R. Wickey, Maryann and Katie R. Schwartz.

Visitation is Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 1:00-8:00 p.m. and Sunday April 14, 2019 from 9:00am-8:00 p.m. at the residence of David R. Wickey, 1563 S. 500 E. Monroe.

Services are at 9:00 a.m. Monday, April 15, 2019 at his residence with Victor Hilty officiating. Burial will be at East Salem Cemetery.

Arrangements are being handled by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel, Berne.