Robert William “Coach” Lichtenwalter, 88, of Warsaw, passed away at 10:27 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2015, in Hospice Home of Fort Wayne. He was born Sept. 6, 1926, in Warsaw, to Ralph and Naomi (Young) Lichtenwalter and was a lifetime Warsaw resident.

He faithfully served his Country during WWII in the United States Army from 1945 to 1947 and was discharged as a Corporal. In Warsaw, on March 2, 1947, he was united in marriage to Mary Suzanne Rigdon who preceded him June 22, 2005. He received a B.A. in Education from Manchester College and a M.A. in Education from St. Francis College. He was formerly employed by Warsaw Community Schools as a teacher and coach and was a longtime Executive Director of the Baker Youth Club.

Social, professional memberships and awards include St. Anne’s Episcopal Church where he was a Founding Member; John C. Peterson American Legion Post #49, Warsaw where he was Lifetime Member and served as Post Commander and a member of the Honor Guard; 80-year member of the Baker Youth Club and Boys & Girls Club of America and received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the national organization; B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge #802 where he served as Exalted Ruler; Kosciusko County Historical Society; Indiana State Teachers Association; a former member of the Board of Directors of the Kosciusko County YMCA and the City-County Athletic Complex; Warsaw Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year 1974; numerous awards and recognition for his contributions to Warsaw Athletics during his lifetime; awarded The Order of Kosciusko by Post American Legion Post #49 for his contributions to local veterans and his community.

Survivors include daughters: Judy (Michael) Kinsey, Warsaw; Malissa Lichtenwalter, Auburndale, Mass.; grandchildren: Sean (Erin) Kinsey, Mount Horeb, Wis.; Amy Kinsey Ireland, Indianapolis; Megan (Raavi) Kinsey Iqbal, Philadelphia, Pa.; great-grandchildren: Angus and Malcolm Kinsey, Wis.; Paddy and Ryan Ireland, Indianapolis; and Remi Kinsey Iqbal, Philadelphia, Pa.; and half-sister: Sarah Catherine (Gary) Mann, Farwell, Mich. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; sister: Betty Jo Wade; and brother: Russel Lichtenwalter.

Visitation hours are scheduled from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. MOnday, July 20, at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, Warsaw. A funeral mass is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, at the church with Reverend Corinne Hodges officiating. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw is entrusted with arrangements. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw with Military Honors conducted by American Legion Post #49, VFW Post #1126 and the Indiana A.R.N.G..

The Family would like you to consider giving of your time, talents or treasures to programs at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, the American Legion Post #49 and the Baker Youth Club. Furthermore, you are encouraged to honor Coach Lichtenwalter by donating to the Memorial Fund at the Kosciusko Community Foundation, Warssaw, or online at https://www.kcfoundation.org/donate

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