Lonnie E. Spicher

Lonnie E. Spicher, 75, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at at his home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, September 25, 2017 at 11 AM at Newell Chapel, 83313 M51, Decatur, with Pastor Ron Packer officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 10 AM until the time of service. Burial will follow at Harrison Cemetery in Decatur. Memorial contributions in Lonnie’s name may be made to the donor’s choice. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.newellchapel.com Lonnie was born on March 2, 1942 in Decatur, to Carl and Ethel (Osborn) Spicher. He worked at Duwell as a Forman before operating his own business, Spicher Septic Service. On June 4, 1977, he married Joyce Reed in Decatur. Lonnie loved spending time with his family and friends. Lonnie is survived by his loving wife Joyce Spicher; children Anthony “Tony” Spicher, Rickey (Caroline) Spicher, Lonnie (Lucy) Spicher, Rita (Chuck) Howanietz and Laurie (Mark) Haplin; grandchildren Regan, Jeramiah, Brandy, Cody, Crystal, Cassie, Craig, Ashley, Anthony and Brandon “Gilbert”; 14 great-grandchildren and siblings Margaret West, Linda Smith and Cedrick Spicher. Lonnie was preceded in death by his parents; son Steven Spicher in 1995; siblings Helen Mattausch, Sylvia Grissom, Carl Spicher and Gerald “Barney” Spicher