Rickey E. Leiter, 70, of Bremen, passed away in his home on Friday, July 6, 2018. 

Leiter was born on Sept. 27, 1947, in Bremen, the son of the late Gerald E. Leiter and Geneva R. (Kiefer) Leiter/Oldfather.  On Oct. 21, 1967, he married Deborah Weiler.

He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Deb; two children, Tammy J. (Alan) Coffel and Troy E. Leiter, both of Bremen; and six grandchildren, Janelle Coffel, Zachary Coffel, Alecia Boatman, Genna Leiter, Tyler Leiter, and Gage Leiter. He is also survived by a sister, Carol (Richard) Hunsberger and mother-in-law, Marilyn Weiler.

He is preceded in death by his parents and father-in-law, Jayhu Weiler.

Leiter retired from Bremen Bearings SKF/RBC in 2013 after 47 years of service. He was a member of the Amateur Radio Club. He was very loving husband, father, grandfather,and family man and will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, in Mishler Funeral Home, 2030 SR. 331, Bremen. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Bremen Cemetery.