Richard Ray Beachy

Richard Ray “Rich” Beachy, 71, of LaOtto, IN, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 25, 2023. Rich was born June 7, 1952, in LaGrange, Indiana, to Harvey and Marie (Miller) Beachy. Rich married Deborah Soest on June 10, 1978, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Rich was a carpenter and truly loved his career.  He also enjoyed fishing, camping, and doing anything outside in nature. Rich dearly loved his family – especially his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Deborah Beachy of LaOtto; son, Todd (Andrea) Beachy, of Avilla; daughter, Kelly (Joe) Knox, of New Haven; and grandchildren Ayn Gibson, Ami Magner, Ethan Beachy, and Kora Beachy.  Also surviving are brothers, Vernon (Ada) Beachy of Leo, Gene Beachy of Radcliff, Kentucky, and Doyle (Terry) Beachy of Goshen; and a brother-in-law Lynn Myers of Tennessee.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and sister Sara Myers.

Funeral Service will be 2:00pm, Friday, June 30, 2023 at Harper Funeral Homes, Avilla Chapel, 530 N. Main St., Avilla, with visitation from noon until time of services.  Pastor Mike Albaugh will officiate.  Burial will follow at Swan Cemetery, rural Avilla.

Contributions in Rich’s memory are to the Fort Wayne Rescue Mission.

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