Charles “Lewis” Speicher, 86, Milford, passed away Aug. 5, 2015, in his residence. He was born May 28, 1929, in Milford Junction, to Charles A. and Pauline O’Haver Speicher. He married his high school sweetheart, Miriam Beer, who survives in Milford. They were married for 67 years. He graduated from Milford High School in 1948 and was part of the school’s only undefeated basketball team, earning his right as the first inductee into the Kosciusko County High School Basketball Hall of Fame. He also held the school record for the 100-yard dash until the school’s closing in 1968. He diligently worked the land as a local farmer, and together, he and his wife raised five children. He was a member of the Wawasee Community Bible Church. Also surviving are, three sons: Ned (and spouse Deb) Speicher, Rensselaer; Ted (and spouse Sandy) Speicher, Noblesville; and Tom (and spouse Tammy) Speicher, Milford; a daughter, Sue (and spouse Jerry) Morgan, Syracuse; a son-in-law, Tom Kroh, Fishers; 14 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Patrick (and spouse Sheila) Speicher, Sebring, Fla. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Amy Kroh; a great-grandson, Nicholas Dennis Crowder; and two brothers, James and Carl William Speicher. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Wawasee Community Bible Church, with Pastor Josh Weiland officiating. Burial is in Milford Cemetery. Calling is from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the church. Mishler Funeral Home and Cremation Center is entrusted with arrangements. ***** Memorials to Wawasee Community Bible Church. Condolences via www.mishlerfhcc.com
