James Fick, 78, of North Webster passed away on August 7, 2021 at his home.

He was born on January 13, 1943 in Dayton, OH to James and Beatrice (McHenry) Fick.

He grew up at the Crow's Nest on Lake Wawasee as the great-grandson of Nathaniel Crow.

He was a US Air Force veteran having served in active duty from 1962 through 1965 at the height of the Cold War. He served the remaining time of his service as a Reserve until 1967.

He then went on to graduate from Indiana Tech in Fort Wayne. He retired as an Engineer for Sea Nymph in 1980. He was a charter member of the Fort Wayne Ice Skating Club of which he was very involved from its inception. He was also a member, as well as a board member of the Cromwell United Methodist Church of which he was also very involved. He was a member of the North Webster American Legion.

He is survived by his wife,Judith Fick of North Webster; 2 sisters, Cheryll Fick of Arizona and Sandra Ulery of Florida; 1 brother, Brian Fick of Indianapolis and several nieces and nephews.

There will be a Celebration of Life ceremony on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 12 noon at the Cromwell United Methodist Church. Visitation will be 2 hours prior from 10 until noon.

Burial will immediately follow at the Bethel Cemetery with Military Honors.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Cromwell United Methodist Church or to the Fort Wayne Ice Skating Club.

Eastlund Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.