"Rosemary and Family, My husband and I and Louie Carrico want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. I have such sweet memories of you as I grew up. I remember you driving by in your new blue 1954 Ford as you went to work at Graham Farms.....and then you had a boyfriend who had a blue Ford too. And then,,,you got married and had a big outdoor home reception with all the homemade food and a big family and friends who came to celebrate. I was about 13 then and very impressed. You were the princess! The wonderful memories you have made and the examples you have set for everyone will be a guide to follow. May God Bless All of You. Jo Ann Carrico Wetzel"
In loving memory of
Robert Wichman
July 1, 1922 - July 15, 2015
Robert (Bob) Wichman, 93, of Washington, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 9:03 pm at his daughter''s home in Hob art, IN. 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, OR and Beth (Brett) Lancaster of Hobart, IN, 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 Friday, July 24 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church in Washington, IN with Rev. Gordon Mann as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, July 23 from 4 - 8 pm at Ed Lee Mortuary. Wake service at 3:30 pm. Rosary by Knights of Columbus and Legion of Mary at 7:00 pm. 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.
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"I always loved playing cards with Bob, Rosemary, Ed, Dorothy, & Teresa. Euchre was especially fun if I were on the team that beat Aunt Ernestine. I will always remember Bob fondly. He was very kind to our family. Love and prayers for you, Rosemary, Beth, & Mary."
"Uncle Bob was always a kind and caring man to us nieces and nephews, along with an offer of a piece of Dentyne Gum. He seemed to have an endless supply. He always appeared to be so attentive and caring of Aunt Rosemary, as well as Mary and Beth. To Aunt Rosemary, Mary and Beth know you are in my prayers and thoughts at this most difficult time in your lives. To Aunt Rosemary, you are the last of a Grand Generation of Our Family! Know we love you!"