Richard Sheeler Lichty

Richard Sheeler Lichty died of natural causes on September 11, 2008. He was born March 25, 1925 to the late Edward and Ora (Sheeler) Lichty on the farm in Orange Township. Richard graduated from Orange Consolidated School in 1943. Richard served in the Army during the Korean War. Richard married Shirley Crook on December 14, 1952 at South Waterloo Church of the Brethren. They were later divorced. Richard farmed most of his life milking Brown Swiss Dairy Cows.

Survivors include one son Kevin (Julie) Lichty of Waterloo, two daughters Susan (David) Yuska of Waterloo and Penny Kibbee of Hudson; seven grandchildren: Captain Chad (Hollie) Lichty of Wichita Falls, TX, Brandon Lichty of Dubuque, Abbie (Jason) Rittmiller of Eagle, Co., Davey and Jonathan Yuska of Waterloo, Emily Lichty-Smith and Paul Lichty of Hudson; three great-grandchildren: Emmelia, Ella and Eli Lichty of Wichita Falls, TX, and one brother H.J. (Donna) Lichty of Waterloo. He was preceded in death by two sons: Timothy in 1970 and Stephen in 1990, one brother Wayne Lichty and a sister Verle in infancy.

He loved his life on the farm and tending to his yearly garden was his passion, along with playing golf. He was an avid ping-pong player with a group of friends playing many days in the shop. He loved to play cards with his grandchildren and thoroughly enjoyed teaching them his many games and skills and letting them win occasionally. He looked forward to his yearly fishing trip to Canada with a group of friends. He was constantly learning and reading books. He loved photography and hanging pictures on his walls, some good and some not so good. He loved to travel especially in his retirement years to California. Many days you would find him walking down the gravel road exercising with a beloved dog beside him. In his younger years he loved softball, bowling and playing pool. He was involved in Kiwanis, The Elks, 4-H and was a lifelong member of South Waterloo Church of the Brethren.

Richard loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, family and many friends. He had a faithful group of friends that he loved dearly. He and his family will be eternally grateful for all the love and support you have shown especially during his recent years.