John Schlichtenmyer

John “Slick” Charles Schlichtenmyer, age 74, of Kendallville, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at his residence.  Mr. Schlichtenmyer was born on February 17, 1949 in Kendallville, Indiana to Richard John Schlichtenmyer and Shirley Maxine (Morr) Powers.  In 1969, he graduated from East Noble High School and then ventured to Fort Wayne, Indiana for college.  “Slick” worked in plumbing and well drilling sales collectively for over 40 years.  He was a dedicated worker and spent over 30 years at VR Myers in Fort Wayne, IN and another 12 years at Preferred Pump in Pierceton, Indiana.  John was active and belonged to many clubs and organizations, including both Kendallville VFW and American Legion, Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge and Eagles Lodge; and he also was a Free Mason and Shriner.  Even as he battled cancer, he remained active at the American Legion and VFW in Kendallville, IN.   “Slick” was an avid fisherman, enjoyed hunting, and liked to travel with his boys and watch their wrestling meets.  He was known for donating up to 2500 fillets at a time to fish fry’s at the American Legion, VFW, and Elks Lodge. John also enjoyed adventuring to Canada and Michigan for fishing trips with family and his friends.  In his earlier years, John was a Golden Gloves boxer for nearly 4 years.  John was family oriented and loved spending time with his family, loved, ones and canine companion, Lacey.

Survivors include:
Son, Marc Schlichtenmyer of Kendallville.
Son, Ryan and Michele Schlichtenmyer of Kendallville.
Companion/Girlfriend of 10 years, Marsha Yvonne Miller of Kendallville.
Granddaughter, Laney Schlichtenmyer of Kendallville.
Grandson, Levi Schlichtenmyer of Kendallville. 
Sister, Janice and Larry Leighty of Kendallville.
Sister, Deanna and Bret Rodenbeck of Avilla.
15 nieces and nephews and many cousins.

John was preceded in death by his parents, step-father, Dean “Pops” Powers, and sister, Judy Bramson.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 2, 2023 from 1:00pm-5:00pm at Hite Funeral Home, 403 South Main Street, Kendallville.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 3, 2023 at 11:00am at Hite Funeral Home.

Casket bearers are John Rouch, Paul Rouch, Kevin Rouch, Scott Leighty, Chad Leighty and Todd Leighty.

Honorary casket bearers are Blake Rodenbeck, Laney Schl ichtenmyer and Levi Schlichtenmyer.

Officiating the service will be Pastor Marc Buwalda with Fairfield Fellowship.

Burial will take place following the service at Lakeview Cemetery in Kendallville.  

Memorial donations may be directed to the Kendallville American Legion or Kendallville VFW.  

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