Ricky D. Bleeke

Ricky D. Bleeke, 61 of Decatur, passed away Friday, July 19, 2019 at Majestic Care Waynedale, in Fort Wayne.

Ricky was born on June 14, 1958 in Hartford City, Indiana, the son of the late Vernand F.”Dutch” Bleeke and the late Edna Mae (Bailey) Bleeke. Ricky was united in marriage to Dawn M. Saylor on June 7, 1980 in Decatur. She preceded him in death on November 20, 2017.

He was a 1976 graduate of Bellmont High School. Ricky was employed by Structural Steel as a welder. He also applied for and obtained his realtor’s license in the late 1980’s.

Rick’s love and interest was in anything automotive and welding.

Survivors include his brother, David (Denise) Bleeke of Decatur; three sisters, Allene (Carl) Hower of Woodburn; Claudine Russell of Decatur; and Devota (Ron) Hess of Decatur.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday July 24, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur with Pastor Kris McPherson officiating.

Friends will be received from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur.

Preferred memorials can be made to ACCF – Cancer fund, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health), or Heartland Hospice.