Robert 'Coach' Lichtenwalter

Robert William “Coach” Lichtenwalter, age 88 of Warsaw, Indiana passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 10:27 PM in Hospice Home of Fort Wayne. He was born September 6, 1926 in Warsaw, IN 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, IN 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 (spouse Michael) Kinsey of Warsaw, IN and Malissa Lichtenwalter of Auburndale, MA. In addition grandchildren Sean (spouse Erin) Kinsey of Mount Horeb, WI; Amy Kinsey Ireland of Indianapolis, IN and Megan (spouse Raavi) Kinsey Iqbal of Philadelphia, PA and great-grandchildren Angus and Malcolm Kinsey, Wisconsin, Paddy and Ryan Ireland, Indianapolis, IN and Remi Kinsey Iqbal of Philadelphia, PA survive. Bob is also survived by a half-sister Sarah Catherine (spouse Gary) Mann, Farwell, MI. Robert was proceeded in death by his parents, sister Betty Jo Wade, and brother Russel Lichtenwalter. Visitation hours are scheduled for Monday, July 20, 2015 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, Warsaw. A Funeral Mass is scheduled for Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at 12:30 PM at St. Anne’s with The 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, 102 E. Market St. Warsaw, IN 46580 or online at https://www.kcfoundation.org/donate To sign the guest register or leave condolences, electronically go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com