GOSHEN – Dennis C. “Bear” Lechlitner, 67, of Wakarusa, died at 6:10 p.m. Jan. 18, 2013, in Elkhart General Hospital. He was born Nov. 28, 1945, in Mishawaka, to Mervin L. and Julia Pletcher Lechlitner. On Sept. 30, 1967, in Nappanee, he married Velma J. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are three sons, including Bill (and spouse Stacey) Lechlitner, Warsaw; three brothers, including Stanley (and spouse Sandy) Lechlitner, Milford; and six grandsons. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Wakarusa Missionary Church with Pastor Ted B. Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Olive (East) Cemetery. Calling is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today and one hour prior to service Tuesday at the church. Reith-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, Wakarusa, is in charge of arrangements. ***** Memorials may be made to Wakarusa Ambulance. Condolences may be sent via www.rrefh.com
