Josey James Bickel

Obituary

Josey James Bickel, 30, of Pierceton, IN passed away at 10:29 a.m. on Sunday, April 3, 2022 in Pierceton, IN. His soul was released from his physical being so very unexpectedly. He was born on May 6, 1991 in Warsaw, IN to Jerry E. & Jamie E. (Pearson) Bickel.

He was a lifetime area resident, graduated in 2009 from Warsaw High School, and attended Trine University in Angola, IN. He was employed at Innovative Skilled Trades as a welder. 

He loved his football years from peewee thru college. He was artistic, enjoyed dirt bike riding, races with his dad & grandpa, Minnesota Vikings, gaming, and his truck.

He is survived by:

Parents – Jerry and Jamie Bickel of Pierceton

Sister – Jenelle (Jordan Young) Bickel of Indianapolis

Brother – Jason Dugger of Winona Lake

3 Nephews

Paternal Grandmother – Bonnie Bickel of Akron

Maternal Step Grandmother – Debbie Pearson of Sand Springs, OK

He was preceded in death by his grandparents - Sandy (Dobbins) Pearson, Jim Pearson, and Jerry Bickel, Uncle - Chad Coffelt, and Cousin -John Morris III.

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm. – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday April 7, 2022 at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd. 13 & CR 500N, North Webster, IN. Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd. 15, Warsaw, IN. A private Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.  

Preferred memorials may be given to the Thirteen Step House, Inc., 1317 W. Washington Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46802.