Michael Bickel

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Michael E. Bickel, Syracuse, 80, passed away surrounded by his family Thursday, September 5, 2024.

He was born July 3, 1944 in Evansville to Robert E. and Barbara Jean (Morgan) Bickel.

On July 6, 1989 he married Tammy Bowling in Goshen.

She survives along with a son, Joshua (Annie) Bickel, New Paris; daughter, Kristine Nowatzke, Saint Louis, Missouri; son-in-law, William Nowatzke, San Fransisco, California; four grandchildren, Maleah Bickel, William Kraig Nowatzke, Adam Michael Earl Nowatzke and Kati Ann Riebold; three great-grandchildren, Elliott, William Jaxon and Peyton Ann; a sister, Nancy (Roger) Conant, Deland, Florida; and his sidekick Peanut.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Susan Snider.

Mr. Bickel was a long-time Goshen City Police Officer, retiring as Commander in 1995 after 28 years of service. He worked as a patrol and K-9 officer, detective, and did composite drawings when needed. He was a member of the American Legion, Eagles, and F.O.P., where he served as a former president.

Michael enjoyed boating and fishing, and was a skilled woodworker; a skill he learned from his grandfather.

Visitation will be Monday, September 9, from 2 to 4 and 5 to 7 p.m. at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, where a 1:30 p.m. funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, September 10. Rev. Tim Yoder will officiate.

Burial will follow at New Paris Cemetery, New Paris.

Memorial gifts may be directed to Goshen Home Care and Hospice or Wounded Warrior Project.