Richard E. Breisch

Richard E. “Rick” Breisch, 73, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Thursday evening, April 8, 2021, at his residence following an extended illness.

He was born February 3, 1948 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Paul E. and Marjorie L. (Joy) Breisch.  Rick married Donna S. Miller on October 10, 1970 in Winchester, Indiana.

He served his country in the United States Air Force from 1967 to 1971, serving during Vietnam in Thailand.

Rick was a member of the American Legion Post #43 in Decatur.

He was a graduate of Petroleum High School in 1966 and retired from Central Soya in Decatur with 35 years of service.

He enjoyed camping and visiting casinos.

He is survived by his wife, Donna S. Breisch of Decatur, Indiana; daughter, Micki J. (Ernie) Bieberich of Decatur, Indiana; son, Todd R. Breisch of Paulding, Ohio; three sisters, Jane (Ray) Searles of Bluffton, Indiana, Bonnie (Michael) Foreman of Portland, Indiana, and Connie (Michael) Love of Van Buren, Indiana; a brother, William (Dawn) Breisch of Fort Wayne, Indiana; four grandchildren, Justin Prater, Brandon (Candice Robb) Prater, Michael Breisch, Anthony (Arralina) Breisch; great-grandchild, Huxton Prater; and a great-grand due in October 2021.

He was preceded in death by a brother, J Lee Breisch and a daughter-in-law, Kristie Breisch.

Family and friends will be received from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur. Military Honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post #43 of Decatur following visitation at the funeral home at 6:00 p.m.

Preferred memorials are to American Legion Post #43.

Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, in Decatur, Indiana.