Neal M. Beachy
Neal M. Beachy, 72, Etna Green, passed away Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, at his residence, after a three month battle with cancer.
He was born Aug. 26, 1947, in Kokomo, to Manasses M. and Elizabeth (Hochstedler) Beachy. On Aug. 20, 1971, he married JoAnn Schwietert in Middlebury.
They moved to the Etna Green area in the spring of 1979. He was a hog farmer and more recently had driven for the local Amish community. He was a member of Maple City Chapel. He enjoyed spending time with family and grandchildren. He enjoyed sports, he had played in church, men’s and co-ed softball leagues. He also enjoyed bowling and more recently enjoyed playing cornhole.
He is survived by his wife, JoAnn Beachy, Etna Green; daughters: Kim (Brant) Mishler, New Paris; Christina (Daniel) Scott, Nappanee; grandchildren, Elizabeth and Tennyson; sisters, Marie Black, Penn.; and Sue (Delbert) Lindley, Greentown.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Beachy.
Family and friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Monday, Nov. 18, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 19, at Maple City Chapel. Pastor Gary Miller and Lee Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Fairhaven Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Goshen.
Memorial contributions may be given to Maple City Chapel.