Richard E. Fiechter, 98, of Craigville, passed away Wednesday evening, November 12, 2025, at his residence. He was born on December 15, 1926, in Craigville, IN, the son of Fred and Mary (Aeschliman) Fiechter. On August 25, 1951, Richard married Wava A. Fox, she preceded him in death on January 8, 2021.
Richard was a member of Hope Missionary Church in Bluffton. He worked side-by-side with other members of Hope to build an addition onto the church. Richard and Wava served coffee for almost 10 years. They also served meals to new members.
Richard was a lifelong dairy farmer, who won many awards for both Dairy and Farming. He invented a grain auger system for planters and hopper wagons, becoming the owner and operator of Richard & Wava Auger Systems. He continued to help farmers with their Auger Systems way into his 90’S.
Richard served his country in the United States Army, during WWII.
He is survived by his daughter, Angela (Christopher) Gahman of Uniondale, IN; 2 grandchildren, Nicole Gahman (Joel Aguilera) and Stephanie Gahman (Nabil Cook); 2 great grandchildren, Jonathan Gahman & Callum Cook.
Richard was proceeded in death by his wife of 69 years, Wava Fox Fiechter; his brothers, Walter, Lloyd, Glen, & Ralph Fiechter; his sister’s Nova Kipfer & Lou Moser.
Visitation will be from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Haggard-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Haggard-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home, with visitation prior to the service from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Pastor Gary Aupperlie will be officiating and burial will follow in Decatur Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Forgotten Children.
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