Richard “Rick” E. Sichts, 60, of Lafayette, and a former Attica resident, passed away unexpectedly in the emergency room of the Franciscan Health East Hospital, Lafayette, on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, at 10:37 a.m.
Rick, as he was known to family and friends, was born in Lafayette on May 6, 1963. He was the son of the late Edvins “Ed” I. and Joyce Anne (Wineinger) Sichts. Rick was raised in Attica, graduating from Attica High School in 1981. He later moved to Lafayette in 2006.
Rick married Pamela “Pam” S. Evans on March 4, 1983, in the Attica First Lutheran Church.
Rick worked at Subaru Automotive Plant in Lafayette from 1990 to the present. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and farming. He enjoyed the time spent farming on his family farm. He especially enjoyed the time spent with his grandchildren, Chase, Hayden and Harper.
Rick leaves behind his wife, Pam of 40 years along with two children, Brandy (Mitch) Allen, Waynetown, and Kyle (Mellisa) Sichts, Attica; sister Cindy (companion Jim Baum) Faulkner, Attica; his three grandchildren, Chase Sichts, Hayden Allen and Harper Allen; his best friend from childhood, Bill (Jodi) Schmid, Attica.
He was preceded in death by his parents along with five unborn grandchildren.
Friends may call at Maus Funeral Home, Attica, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29. A celebration of Rick’s life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday the funeral home with his wife, family and friends speaking.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the My Little Slice of Heaven Wildlife Rescue, 1205 S. Brady St., Attica, IN 47918 or to the Lafayette Transitional Housing, 815 N. 12th St., Lafayette, IN 47904.
Condolences may be sent online to www.mausfuneralhome.com.
