E. Steven Liechty

E. Steven “Steve” Liechty, 83, of Berne passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023, at his residence. He was born Jan. 16, 1940, in Adams County to Clifton and Dessie M. (McCune) Liechty. He was married Jan. 9, 1961, to Sandra L. Strickler.
He was a member of West Missionary Church and taught ‘the last class to Heaven’ and graduated! He was employed at Berne Hi-Way Hatchery, retiring after 40 years.
He is survived by his three sons, Scott J. (Marlene) Liechty of Midland, Michigan; Troy S. (Kristen) Liechty of Fort Wayne; and Rev. Brent C. (Loretta) Liechty of Orrstown, Pennsylvania; daughter, Teresa “Terri” Liechty of Berne; sister, Grace Moser of Berne; brother-in-law, Ron Kelley of Decatur; sister-in-law, Lyn Strickler of Decatur; and seven grandchildren, Steven, Kristen, Lauren, Megan, Laurelei, Susanna and Gabriel Liechty.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 52 years on Nov. 21, 2012; sister and brother-in-law, Julia (Robert) Beitler; brother-in-law, Loren Moser; and two grandchildren, Marissa and Katelyn Liechty.
Visitation will be Thursday, June 15 from 3-7 p.m. at Haggard-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home in Decatur and one hour prior to the 11 a.m. funeral service Friday, June 16 at West Missionary Church in Berne. Officiating will be Pastor Keith Rupp and Rev. Brent Liechty. Burial will be at Decatur Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Gideon’s International or Stillwater Hospice.
Arrangements provided by Haggard-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home in Decatur. To sign the guest book, click on www.hshfuneralhome.com.