Barry R. Hickle

Barry R. Hickle, 73, of Findlay, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.

He was born Aug. 11, 1952, in Fostoria to James R. and Ethel (Keckler) Hickle. He married Karen Cook and they later divorced.

He is survived by sons, Barry “Adam” Hickle and Nicholas (Heather Traucht) Hickle; sisters, Brenda (Willard) Hay and Beth (Michael) Cofer; grandchildren, Sadie Parker, Elijah and Briana Hickle; four great-grandchildren; and long-time friend Jerry “Gibby” Gibson.

Barry is preceded in death by his parents and his significant other for many years, Catherine A. Schiltz. Barry was a 1970 graduate of Fostoria High School and worked at Gray Printing in Fostoria. Barry enjoyed mushroom and coon hunting, golfing and fishing. He owned several properties in the area. He was a fan of NASCAR and loved to sit around a fire with friends.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Fountain Cemetery Veterans Chapel at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Robin Kapostasy officiating. Burial will be at Fountain Cemetery, Fostoria.

Memorials can be made to Bridge Hospice.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hffh.net.