Robert “Bob” Wichman, 93, Washington, passed away Wednesday at 9:03 p.m. at his daughter’s home in Hobart, Indiana.
He was born July 1, 1922 to Mary (Young) and Henry Wichman. He graduated from Plainville High School in 1940.
Robert was a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, Daviess County Right to Life, Knights of Columbus and a charter member of the St. Vincent De Paul Society through St. Mary Catholic Church and Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church. He received the Brute Award from the diocese of Evansville.
Robert was a farmer his entire life until he retired in 1987, after which he devoted much of his time to organic gardening. He loved working with the ground, playing cards and visiting family.
Robert is survived by his wife of 60 years, Rosemary (Hart) Wichman, two daughters; Mary McCoy from Eugene, Oregon and Beth (Brett) Lancaster of Hobart, Indiana, five grandchildren; Bob, Brittany, Sasha, Sage, and Elijah, two great-grandchildren; Kenny and Lily.
He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Preceding him in death were his parents, three brothers; William Wichman, Joseph Wichman, and Bernard Wichman and one sister, Margaret C. Wichman.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 11-am. It will be at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery. A wake service for Robert Wichman is Thursday at 3:30pm at Ed Lee Mortuary. Visitation will follow from 4 to 8pm. There’ll be a Knights of Columbus and Legion of Mary Rosary at 7-pm. Visitation will continue Friday at the church from 9 to service time.
In lieu of flowers, preferred memorial donations can be made to the St. Vincent De Paul Society at 815 E. Main Street, Washington, IN 47501 or to the Washington Catholic Education Endowment at P.O. Box 916, Washington, IN 47501.