(January 16, 1940 – June 11, 2023)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
E. Steven \u201cSteve\u201d Liechty, 83, of Berne, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Adams County, Indiana on January 16, 1940, the son of Clifton and Dessie M. (McCune) Liechty. On January 9, 1961, Steve married Sandra L. Strickler, she preceded him in death on November 21, 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was a member of West Missionary Church and taught \u2018the last class to Heaven\u2019 and graduated! Steve was employed at the Berne Hi-way Hatchery, retiring after 40 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Steve is survived by his 3 sons, Scott J. (Marlene) Liechty of Midland, MI, Troy S. (Kristen) Liechty of Fort Wayne, IN, Rev. Brent C. (Loretta) Liechty of Orrstown, PA; a daughter, Teresa \u201cTerri\u201d Liechty of Berne, IN; a sister, Grace Moser of Berne, IN; a brother-in-law, Ron Kelley of Decatur, IN; a sister-in-law, Lyn Strickler of Decatur, IN; 7 grandchildren, Steven, Kristen, Lauren, Megan, Laurelei, Susanna and Gabriel Liechty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 52 years, Sandra Liechty; a sister and brother-in-law, Julia (Robert) Beitler; a brother-in-law, Loren Moser; 2 grandchildren, Marissa and Katelyn Liechty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Visitation will be 3:00 \u2013 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Haggard-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 16, 2023, at West Missionary Church, Berne with calling 1 hour prior to the service from 10:00 \u2013 11:00 a.m. Pastor Keith Rupp and Rev. Brent Liechty will be officiating and burial will follow in Decatur Cemetery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Memorials may be made to Gideon\u2019s International or Stillwater Hospice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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