Charles Chickedantz, 80, Washington

Roger was born October 5, 1943, in Washington, Indiana to the late Harry and Donna (England) Chickedantz. He attended Plainville School and graduated from Washington High School in 1961. Throughout high school, Roger was an avid participant in sports including baseball, basketball, football and track. He was a long-time member of the Parkview Christian Church in Plainville.

For 25 years, Roger worked as Regional Vice President for Cummins Diesel. He continued his career with Elmer Buchta Trucking as Vice President and President until 2010 when he retired.

Like his father, Harry, he loved all sports and became an avid tennis player, ping pong player and overall sports enthusiast. From fishing, boating and water skiing to feeding his pet catfish or finger-feeding his hummingbirds, Roger’s love of nature and outdoors was always a part of his daily life. Roger’s love for the outdoors even extended to the “pet” black snake that lived in his shed and that he looked forward to seeing each year. Roger very much enjoyed the companionship of many dogs over the years.

Running various pieces of equipment at the lake was another favorite pastime of Roger’s. From draglines to backhoes and tractors to log splitters; Roger loved them all.

Roger enjoyed cooking outside on his handmade grill and loved to share those times with friends and family. He always looked forward to the many family reunions or church picnics at the lake which will always be fondly remembered by all that attended.

Roger is survived by his sons Steve and Mike Chickedantz; grandson, Cole Chickedantz; sister, Lise Moore; and Roger’s loving companion, Evelyn Krieg.

The funeral service will be held Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at the Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home located at 2020 State Street, Washington, IN. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Service will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home to be followed by the burial at Plainville Cemetery, Hwy 57, Plainville, IN. Close friends and family are invited to enjoy food and beverages following the burial at Gasthof Amish Village, 6747 Gasthof Village Road, Montgomery, IN.

The family has requested that expressions of sympathy be in the form of donations to:

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

501 St. Jude Place