Rev. Richard W. Sievers, 75, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at home in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Elmer C. Sievers and A. Gertrude (Tharp) Blanchard. He married Mary "Cheryleen" on January 11, 1963 and she preceded him in death on January 4, 2021. Rev. Richard was the Allen County Jail Chaplain for 23 years and was a member of Grace Christian Church.
Surviving are his children, Brian (Mary) Sievers, Tom (Dawn) Sievers and Mike (Missy) Sievers; grandchildren, Mason, Emily, Mara, Sarah, Heather, Katie, Sarah, Lindsey, Hailee, Nathan, Shelby, Chase, Ashley, and Nick; and great-grandchildren, Jedidiah, Chloe, Lillie, Zayden, Mikko, Ricky, Shyanne, Elijah, Gracie, Christian, Ricky, Russell, Robert, Reba and one on the way, Penelope.
Richard was also preceded in death by his son, Ricky Sievers; and brother, Larry Sievers.
Funeral service will be private for the family for Richard and Cheryleen. Visitation for Richard and Cheryleen will be from 2pm to 8pm on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. To join the service virtually, please visit the funeral home Facebook Page at 1:00pm on Saturday, January 30, 2021.
Memorial contributions may be made to Allen County Jail Chaplaincy or Heart to Heart Hospice.