Russell E. Leichty, 79, died peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2020.  Born July 8, 1941, in Wayland, Iowa, he was the son of the late Simon and Lavina (Roth) Leichty.

He was a carpenter for D.J. Brandenberger, Inc. for over 25 years and finished his career as a warehouse manager for Hot Crews, Inc.

Russell was an excellent husband for over 50 years to Hazel E. (Imhoff) Leichty who preceded him in death on February 8, 2015.  He was a loving father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend.  He served the Lord his entire life, attended Fellowship Missionary and Emmanuel Community Church, enjoyed mission trips to Jamaica, Hawaii, and Africa.  He was quick to help anyone that needed anything. He never knew a stranger or found any ice cream he didn't enjoy.  He adored his family and will be greatly missed.

Surviving are his 3 sons, Jeff (Jennie), Craig (Laura), Chad (Trish) Leichty; siblings, Anna Lewis, Phyliss (Emil) Schlatter, Orlin (Esther) Leichty, Roger (Evie) Leichty, Kenneth (Kathy) Leichty, and Wilbur (Deb) Leichty: in laws, Morris (Joan) Imhoff, Ray (Becky) Imhoff, Dorothy Otto, Norma (Jim) Trotter; grandchildren, Josh (Amber), Emilee, Andrew (Kayla), Mallory, Leena, Tyler, Brad (Faith), Lacy, and Cali; great grandchildren, Hudson, Theodore, Jensen, and Olivia.

He was also preceded in death by his 3 sisters, Lorene Leichty, Rachel Leichty, Esther Marner: and 3 brother-in-laws, George Lewis, John Otto, and Gerald Marner.

Private family services were held.  He was entombed at Covington Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made to Peabody Home Foundation/Memory Care at 400 W 7th St North Manchester IN 46962

Russell's family would like to thank the staff at Peabody Retirement Community (Evergreen Park) for the continual love and support provided to Russell and his family while he was in their care.