Bill Speicher

Bill Speicher, 82, of Milford passed away on Thursday, February 07, 2013 at Greencroft HealthCare in Goshen. He was born as Carl William Speicher on October 30, 1930 in Milford to Charles and Pauline (O'Haver) Speicher. He married Joan Kreider who preceded him in death on December 7, 1998.

Born and raised in Milford, Bill was a 1948 graduate of Milford High School. He was a member of the 1948 Milford Trojan Basketball team, the only team in the school's history without a loss, and he was inducted into the Kosciusko County Hall of Fame in 2011. He was a member of Wawasee Community Bible Church and was employed with Liberty Coach and Chore-Time. Bill enjoyed fishing and mushroom hunting. He loved his children and grandchildren and will be missed.

He is survived by his son, Larry (Carol) Speicher of Milford, daughter Carla (Richard) Treesh of Ludington, MI, eight grandchildren, Chantel Drake, Eric Speicher, Melody Gordon, Ryan Speicher, Crystal Hartter, Tara Treesh and Joel Treesh and 14 great grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Lewis (Mim) Speicher of Milford and Pat (Sheila) Speicher of Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and one brother, Jim Speicher.

Services will be at 10:30 am, Monday, February 11, 2013 at Wawasee Community Bible Church; Pastor Josh Weiland will officiate the service. Burial will follow in Milford Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 2:00 to 6:00 pm Sunday, February 10, at Mishler Funeral Home in Milford.

Memorial contributions may be given to Ryan Speicher of CRU formerly Campus Crusade for Christ in care of Mishler Funeral Home.