Edward Fick

Margaret A. Fick, 88, of rural Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2016 at the family farm in Lake Township. Edward L. Fick, 88, of Fort Wayne, passed away at 11:09 a.m. on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne. Mrs. Fick was born on September 13, 1927 in St. Joe Township., Allen County, Indiana, a daughter of John and Julia (Bradtmiller) Hemsoth. She spent her formative years in St. Joe Township, and graduated from New Haven High School in 1946. Mr. Fick was born on June 29, 1928 in Lake Township, Indiana, a son of Paul and Flora (Linnemeier) Fick. He spent his formative years in Lake Township, and graduated from Arcola High School in 1946. On July 22, 1950 the couple was married and moved to the Fick family farm. Edward served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Edward was a life long farmer in Lake Township. He also worked for several years at the Fort Wayne Auto Auction. Margaret was employed at Supermarket Services, and retired in 1995 after 18 years. She also enjoyed farming along side her husband Edward. Mr. Fick was an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church of Lake Township, serving on the building committee, on the Board of Directors and President of the Allen County Co-op, Farm Bureau, and American Legion #499. Mrs. Fick was an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church of Lake Township, the St. John's Women's Group (WNALC), and Farm Bureau. She also enjoyed volunteering at the St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Food Bank. The surviving relatives include a daughter, Diane (Andrew) Swihart of Fort Wayne; a son, Dennis Fick of Fort Wayne; two grandchildren, Daniel Swihart of San Francisco and Hannah Swihart of Indianapolis; his brother, Carl (Virginia) Fick of Fort Wayne; his Sister, Helen Kuehnert. In addition to their parents, they were preceded in death by her sisters, Velma Zelt, Leona Branning, Doretta Schlegel, and Esther Koeneman; her brother, William Hemsoth. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at St. John's Lutheran Church--Lake Township, with Pastor Ralph Easterhaus, officiating. The family will receive friends at the St. John's Lutheran Church--Lake Township from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, or one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in the Eel River Cemetery, Allen County. For those who wish, memorials may be directed to Lutheran Social Services or St. Matthews Food Bank.