Rick L. Habegger

Rick L. Habegger, 73, of Berne passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Chalet Village Health & Rehabilitation Center in Berne. He was born on December 8, 1944 in Bluffton to Grant A. and Barbara (Riley) Habegger. He was married on February 9, 1969 to Marilyn P. Bechler.

He graduated from Warsaw High School with the class of 1964 and attended classes at Fort Wayne Bible College.

He served in the United States Navy and worked as a short order cook and was a bartender at the Pink Lady at Mackinac Island. He was a member of the ARBA, and he enjoyed fishing and spending time outdoors.

He is survived by his daughter, Karla (Kevin) K. Gallagher of Berne; and two grandchildren that he loved dearly, Michael A.W. Gallagher; and Crystal Rose Gallagher, both of Berne.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife on May 5, 2000; and daughter, Kimberlee Ann Everett on November 22, 2016.

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 31 at Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 1 at the funeral home. Officiating will be Pastor Keith Rupp. Burial will be at MRE Cemetery in Berne.

Memorials may be made to West Missionary Church in Berne.

Arrangements provided by Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Online condolences may be made at www.thomarich.com.