Denver Rich

Denver Wayne Rich, 96, of Berne passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021, at River Terrace Retirement Community in Bluffton. He was born March 13, 1925, in Berne to Albert and Goldie (Strahm) Rich. He was married June 2, 1945, to Bonnie Howard. She preceded him in death November 14, 1984. He was then married November 5, 1988, to Coleen Sprunger. She preceded him in death in October 2009.
He was a member of Grace Bible Church in Berne. He was the owner and operator of Berne 66 Servicenter from 1962 to 2009.
He is survived by two sons, James Rich of Berne; and Harry (Nelda) Rich of Bluffton; two daughters, Mary VanCleave; and Betty (Jim) Menzie, both of Fort Wayne; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, John Rich on March 31, 1990; two sisters, Irene Zimmerman; and Harriet Yoder; and brother, Dale Rich.
Visitation will be two hours prior to the 2 p.m. funeral service Monday, December 6 at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel in Berne. Officiating will be Pastor Jeff Gaskill. Burial will be at MRE Cemetery in Berne.
Memorials may be made to the American Alzheimer’s Association or Grace Bible Church.  
Arrangements provided by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.zwickjahn.com.