Rick L Habegger

December 8, 1944 - October 28, 2018

Rick L. Habegger, 73 of Berne passed away on Sunday morning, October 28, 2018, at Chalet Village Health & Rehab in Berne. Rick was born on December 8, 1944 in Bluffton to Grant A. & Barbara (Riley) Habegger. He graduated from Warsaw High School with the class of 1964, and attended classes at Fort Wayne Bible College. On February 9, 1969, Rick married Marilyn P. (Bechler) Habegger and she preceded him in death on May 5, 2000. Rick served in the United States Navy and worked as a short order cook and bartender at the Pink Lady at Mackinac Island. He was a member of the ARBA, enjoyed fishing and spending time outdoors. Survivors include a daughter Karla (Kevin) K. Gallagher of Berne and two grandchildren that he loved dearly, Michael A.W. Gallagher and Crystal Rose Gallagher, both of Berne. Rick is preceded in death by his parents, wife and a daughter, Kimberlee Ann Everett on November22, 2016. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday (Nov 1st) at the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Pastor Keith Rupp will officiate. Burial will follow at MRE Cemetery in Berne. Calling Hours will be held on Wednesday from 4 to 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Memorials may be made in Rick’s memory to West Missionary Church in Berne. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Friends can send online condolences to the family at www.thomarich.com.