Gary L. Sickmiller, 61, passed away at 3:02 a.m. on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 in Plymouth. Gary L. Sickmiller was born in Plymouth on May 12, 1951 to Lowell A. and Betty J. (Games) Sickmiller. He graduated from John Glenn High School in 1969.
On February 11, 1973 in Plymouth, Gary married the former Kathy Schroll. Together they had three wonderful children, of whom he was very proud.
Gary worked as a serviceman for Bauer Soft Water for nearly 30 years. Even when he wasn’t able to go to work because of his illness, he fixed many softeners over the phone.
He enjoyed hunting and was an avid fisherman, Pretty Lake being his favorite spot. Gary was a fan of Notre Dame Football and the Bears. He loved going to his boys football games and wrestling matches.
Gary is survived by his loving wife, Kathy of Plymouth; his daughter, Heather (Dave) Peter of Noblesville; his two sons, Jeremy (Jenny) Sickmiller of Plymouth and Adam (Amber) Sickmiller of South Bend; his mother, Betty; a sister, Deb Reed of Plymouth; a brother, Dennis Sickmiller of Anderson; and four grandchildren: Ella and Zak Peter and Leo and Marcy Sickmiller, whom he loved and cherished.
He was preceded in death by his father, Lowell.
Calling hours will be from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2013, at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth, IN 46563.
Memorial contributions can be made to Center for Hospice Care 112 S. Center St. Plymouth IN 46563 or the Marshall County Humane Society, P.O. Box 22, Plymouth, IN 46563.
Deb Reed says
My brother will be missed dearly. We had alot of fun as kids and shared alot of good memories as adults. I truly loved him but I\’m glad his suffering and pain is over. I know we will be together again some day, till then, a day won\’t go by that he is not in my thoughts..
He has a wonderful family and I hope they can find some peace knowing his pain is over. I will always love them and be there for them.
Jeanie Andrews Martin says
Kathy
I was very saddened to read of the passing of your husband. Please know you will be in my prayers!
mary krick says
Kathy..
sorry for your lost , prayers with you and your family.
Shannon Rhode (Shear Perfection) says
Kathy I\’m so sorry for your loss, I know how hard this has been on you. You are in my prayers
Roberta Hartung Schultz says
So sorry to hear if the passing of your husband. I am glad you have many years of memories to fill your heart. Draw on those memories and God\’s truth and love to get you through the coming months. You have many friends new and old that I\’m sure will be praying for you.
Donna Whitmer says
Dear Kathy and Family,
I\’m so sorry to learn of Gary\’s passing. He has suffered long and much and now he is at peace. Bub was always very worried about Gary\’s health/pain and now they will be together forever.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May he soar with the angels!
Tracy Harris says
Heather, I am so sorry about the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time. Love, Tracy Harris (previous co worker)
Heather Carlisle (McAllister) says
Kathy,
I am so sorry to hear about Gary passing, he was such a great guy. I loved working with him at Bauer\’s and even after he was just taking calls, I enjoyed talking with him each day when i would forward the calls to him, he sure loved his ND football. Even tho he is gone at least he is not suffering anymore and is with God now. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Kathy Corey says
Kathy and family,
We wish we were able to give our condolences in person but we\’re not able to leave the unit today. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
The CCU Staff St. Joe Plymouth
Tawnya Roberts (Warren) says
So sorry to hear this, my brothers and sisiters grew up with the Sickmiller kids. We live don 5C road. May Gary rest in peace, and his family find comfort in their memories…
Linda Starr says
Linda Starr says
Jeremy and Jenny, I was so sad to hear that Gary passed. You and the family are in my heart and prayers as you learn to take one day at a time without him here physically. May you find comfort in lots of good memories. God bless~ Linda Starr
Linda Roush says
Kathy,
Gary was in my class at school. Good guy. Looking back it really seems like time goes by and we lose contact with people. Something happens like this and makes us all realize how precious our time is.
I wish you and your family all the best. Sometimes we don\’t understand God\’s plans for us, but he always takes care of us.
I am so glad he is no longer in any pain.
Deb Reed says
My brother will be missed dearly. We had alot of fun as kids and shared alot of good memories as adults. I truly loved him but I\’m glad his suffering and pain is over. I know we will be together again some day, till then, a day won\’t go by that he is not in my thoughts..
He has a wonderful family and I hope they can find some peace knowing his pain is over. I will always love them and be there for them.
Jeanie Andrews Martin says
Kathy
I was very saddened to read of the passing of your husband. Please know you will be in my prayers!
mary krick says
Kathy..
sorry for your lost , prayers with you and your family.
Shannon Rhode (Shear Perfection) says
Kathy I\’m so sorry for your loss, I know how hard this has been on you. You are in my prayers
Roberta Hartung Schultz says
So sorry to hear if the passing of your husband. I am glad you have many years of memories to fill your heart. Draw on those memories and God\’s truth and love to get you through the coming months. You have many friends new and old that I\’m sure will be praying for you.
Donna Whitmer says
Dear Kathy and Family,
I\’m so sorry to learn of Gary\’s passing. He has suffered long and much and now he is at peace. Bub was always very worried about Gary\’s health/pain and now they will be together forever.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May he soar with the angels!
Tracy Harris says
Heather, I am so sorry about the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time. Love, Tracy Harris (previous co worker)
Heather Carlisle (McAllister) says
Kathy,
I am so sorry to hear about Gary passing, he was such a great guy. I loved working with him at Bauer\’s and even after he was just taking calls, I enjoyed talking with him each day when i would forward the calls to him, he sure loved his ND football. Even tho he is gone at least he is not suffering anymore and is with God now. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Kathy Corey says
Kathy and family,
We wish we were able to give our condolences in person but we\’re not able to leave the unit today. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
The CCU Staff St. Joe Plymouth
Tawnya Roberts (Warren) says
So sorry to hear this, my brothers and sisiters grew up with the Sickmiller kids. We live don 5C road. May Gary rest in peace, and his family find comfort in their memories…
Linda Starr says
Linda Starr says
Jeremy and Jenny, I was so sad to hear that Gary passed. You and the family are in my heart and prayers as you learn to take one day at a time without him here physically. May you find comfort in lots of good memories. God bless~ Linda Starr
Linda Roush says
Kathy,
Gary was in my class at school. Good guy. Looking back it really seems like time goes by and we lose contact with people. Something happens like this and makes us all realize how precious our time is.
I wish you and your family all the best. Sometimes we don\’t understand God\’s plans for us, but he always takes care of us.
I am so glad he is no longer in any pain.