Richard A. Etzler

Richard A. Etzler, 93, of Fort Wayne passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. He was born on January 9, 1926 to the late Richard E. and Hazel (Miller) Etzler. He served in the U.S. Navy and worked as a supervisor at Nipsco. Surviving family include his son, Bruce (Jennifer) Etzler and daughter, Carol (Robert) Matthews; grandsons, Ryan (Nita) Matthews, Peter (Sasi) Matthews, Michael (Sara) Matthews; five great grandchildren; and good friend, Phyllis Doty. Besides his parents, he was preceded in passing by his wife, Joan (Lee) Etzler; son, Gordon; granddaughter, Corrie Etzler; and siblings, Barbara Galli, and Don, Roger, and Jim Etzler. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 11, 2019 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 3705 S. Anthony Blvd., Fort Wayne with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be in Covington Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church or Heart to Heart Hospice. Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, Fort Wayne is handling arrangements.