Melvin E. Eicher, 7-month-old son of Elmer J.L. & Rebecca H. (Hilty) Eicher, of rural Monroe, IN, passed away at 7:13 AM on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at his home. He was born on Friday, July 11, 2025, in Fort Wayne, IN.  Melvin was of the Old Order Amish Church.

Survivors include his parents, Elmer J.L. and Rebecca H. (Hilty) Eicher, Monroe, IN, brother, Jonathan E. Eicher, Monroe, IN, sisters, Hannah E. Eicher, Monroe, IN, and Mary E. Eicher, Monroe, IN, paternal grandparents, John & Leah Eicher, Monroe, IN, and maternal grandparents, Melvin & Mary Hilty, Monroe, IN.

Visitation will be held at the Eicher residence located at 717 N. 100 E. Monroe on Monday, March 9, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM and from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM at Eicher residence on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

A Funeral Service will be at the Eicher residence at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 with Bishop Marcus B. Hilty officiating.  Burial will follow in the Schwartz Amish Cemetery in Berne.

Arrangements are being handled by Downing & Glancy Funeral Home in Geneva.

Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhomes.com