Obituaries

October 19, 1969 to July 22, 2023

WINAMAC - Daniel Schmicker, 53, of Buffalo, passed away Saturday, July 22, in Goshen.

He was born Oct. 19, 1969 in Winamac to  the late Robert Louis “Bob” and Mildred Barbara Weaver Schmicker.

Daniel Schmicker

He is survived by:
Regina Sowder, Buffalo, Fiancee
Zachary (Brianna) Schmicker, Lucerne, Son
Danielle (John) Conway, LaPorte, Daughter
Aaron (Samantha) Heims, Monon, Son
Dalton (April) Sowder, Monticello, Son
Blake Sowder, Winamac, Son
Grandchildren: Bentley Schmicker, Elijah Conway, Kylee Heims, Paislee Heims and Ariana Sowder.
Tom (Mary Beth) Schmicker, Winamac, Brother
Tim (Rochelle) Schmicker, Winamac, Brother
Ted (Erin Brugh) Schmicker, Logansport, Brother
Anne Holbrook, Winamac, Sister
Tobe Schmicker, Winamac, Brother
Lenora (Doug) Hoover, Star City, Sister
Tony (Michelle) Schmicker, Crossville, TN, Brother
Todd (Michelle) Schmicker, Winamac, Brother
John (Kelly) Schmicker, Winamac, Brother
Mary (Marc) Schultz, Ft. Wayne, Sister
Rob (Teri) Schmicker, Winamac, Brother
Teresa (Todd) Fleece, Marion, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Cody Heims Son
Brandon Suter Nephew
Kenny “ Hot Rod” Holbrook Brother-in-law

Mr. Schmicker worked as a maintenance technician at the Winamac Fish and Wildlife Area. He was the owner of the Paul Bunyan Tree Service. He grew up and worked on the Schmicker family farm for many years. He loved to work in his garden. He enjoyed hunting, camping and fishing. He lived on the river and spent many hours enjoying time by and on the water. He was always there to help family, friends and neighbors in need. He loved to cook and spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, July 28, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. A private funeral service will be held. Burial will be at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Winamac.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.