Ted Habegger

Ted Habegger, 63, of Ossian formerly of Berne, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 12, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born April 24, 1956, in Adams County to Lester and Ella (Schlatter) Habegger. He was married September 27, 1980, to Laurie Gerding.
He was a member of Living Faith Missionary Church in Ossian. He was employed for 43 years at Central Soya, now known as Bunge, in Decatur. Besides spending time with his family, he loved IU basketball, fishing trips to Canada, golfing, grooming his yard and playing cards with his friends.
He is survived by his wife of Ossian; two daughters, Kallie (Doug) Crider of Denver, Colorado; and Rachel Habegger of Glendale, Arizona; four grandchildren, Austin, Molly, Grace and Dillon; two sisters, Sandi Habegger of Laurens, South Carolina; and Sharon Whited of Southhaven, Mississippi; sister-in-law, Sandy Gerding of Fort Wayne; father-in-law, Martin Gerding of Fort Wayne; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Patricia Boner; and Linda Habegger; brother, Jim Habegger; and mother-in-law, Susan Gerding.
Due to guidelines established by the state of Indiana in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, private family services will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Living Faith Missionary Church. Send checks to the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, 520 N. 2nd. St., Decatur, IN 46733.
Arrangements provided by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.zwickjahn.com.