MILFORD – Bill Speicher, 82, of Milford, died Feb. 7, 2013, in Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen. He was born Oct. 30, 1930, in Milford, as Carl William Speicher, to Charles and Pauline O’Haver Speicher, who preceded him in death. On April 14, 1951, he married Joan Kreider, who preceded him in death Dec. 7, 1998. Born and raised in Milford, he was a 1948 graduate of Milford High School. He was a member of the 1948 Milford Trojan basketball team, the only team in the school’s history without a loss, and he was inducted into the Kosciusko County Hall of Fame in 2011. He was a member of Wawasee Community Bible Church and was employed with Liberty Coach and Chore-Time. He enjoyed fishing and mushroom hunting. He loved his children and grandchildren and will be missed. Surviving are a son, Larry (and spouse Carol) Speicher, Milford; a daughter, Carla (and spouse Richard) Treesh, Ludington, Mich.; eight grandchildren: Chantel Drake, Eric Speicher, Melody Gordon, Ryan Speicher, Crystal Hartter, and Tara and Joel Treesh; and 14 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lewis (and spouse Mim) Speicher, Milford, and Pat (and spouse Sheila) Speicher, Ohio. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jim Speicher. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Wawasee Community Bible Church, with Pastor Josh Weiland officiating. Burial will be in Milford Cemetery. Calling is from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Mishler Funeral Home, Milford. ***** Memorials may be made to Ryan Speicher of CRU, formerly Campus Crusade for Christ, in care of Mishler Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent via www.mishlerfuneralhomes.com
