Paul Leichty, 98, died Sunday, May 16, 2021 at his home in rural Ft. Wayne, IN. He was born in Ft. Wayne on March 19, 1923 to the late John & Sarah (Neuhouser) Leichty.  He married Marietta Yoder on February 14, 1953 in Topeka, IN.

Surviving are his wife, Marietta Leichty of Ft. Wayne; children, Brent (Teresa) Leichty of Bourbon, Brian (Cyndee) Leichty of Ft. Wayne, Beth (Lester) Lengacher of Ft. Wayne, Boyd (Neysa) Leichty of Roanoke; 23 grandchildren & 20 great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by 15 brothers & sisters.

Paul worked in construction and retired from Grabill Cabinets after 28 years.  He was a member of Central Ministries and loved to work with wood.

There will be a private family graveside service at Leo Cemetery with Brent Leichty officiating.