Charles W. “Bill” Spicker, 75, of Pierceton, IN passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at his home. He was born on August 24, 1939 in Hammond, IN to William Charles & Elizabeth (Branic) Spicker.
He grew up in Hammond and graduated in 1957 from Hammond Vocational Technical High School. He retired from Local 20 Sheet Metal Workers in Gary, IN as a supervisor after 40 years of service. On May 25, 2002 in Gary he married Joan M. (Cummings) Macy who survives and moved to the Pierceton area 9 years ago from Gary.
He was a member of the Garfield Lodge # 569 of Free & Accepted Masons in Highland, IN; Orak Shriners in Michigan City; Scottish Rite; and Warsaw Gun Range. He enjoyed fishing and riding Harley motorcycles.
He is survived by:
Wife – Joan Spicker of Pierceton
Daughter – Diane (Gary) Potts of Hebron, IN
3 Sons – Mike (Beth) Spicker of Mokena, IL, Tony (Lisa) Spicker of Dyer, IN, & Matthew (Kristy)Spicker of Valparaiso, IN
Step Daughter – Elizabeth (Jerry) Przwoznik of Warsaw, IN
Step Son – Michael (Amber) Macy of South Whitley
4 Grandchildren & 5 Step Grandchildren
Sister – Shirley Higgins of Florida
He was preceded in death by his parents & sister - Judy Spicker.
A Celebration of Life visitation will be from 1:00- 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Barbee Hotel Banquet Hall, 3620 N. Barbee Rd., Warsaw, IN.
Memorial bequest may be given to the Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice, P.O. Box 1196, Warsaw, IN 46581. Envelopes will be available at the services and funeral home.