Merlin W. Wickey, age 21 years, 3 months and 2 days of rural Bryant, IN, died at 1:30 AM on Friday, January 9, 2026 from complications of cerebral palsy.

He was born on Thursday, October 7, 2004 to William D.L. Wickey and Elma J. (Schwartz) Wickey. He was of the Old Order Amish.

He is survived by his Parents - William D.L. & Elma Wickey, Bryant, IN, Siblings-Ada (Marcus) Girod, Geneva, IN, Alvin (Elizabeth) Wickey, Bryant, IN, Jonathan (Rose) Wickey, Rockford, OH, Carolyn (special friend- Ben Eicher) Wickey, Bryant, IN, Benjamin (special friend- Margaret Eicher) Wickey, Joseph (special friend- Clara Eicher) Wickey, Ernest Wickey, Amy Wickey, Miriam Wickey, Emily Wickey, Linda Wickey, Manda Wickey, Timothy Wickey, Nathan Wickey, Matthew Wickey, Lena Wickey, Marilyn Wickey, and Thomas Wickey, all of Bryant, Paternal Grandparents - David E. & Lavina E. (Girod) Wickey, Maternal Grandfather - Joe E.J. Schwartz, Nieces & Nephews – Arlene, Dena, Rosemary, Wilmer, and Merlin.

He was preceded in death by his Maternal Grandmother - Caroline (Wickey) Schwartz, Sister - Rosa Wickey, and Nephew - Thomas Wickey.

Visitation will be held at the William D.L. Wickey residence located at 3343 E. 900 N. Bryant on Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM and from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM at William D.L. Wickey residence on Sunday, January 11, 2026.

Funeral services will be at William D.L. Wickey residence at 9:00 AM on Monday, January 12, 2026 with Bishop Samuel J. Schwartz officiating. Interment will follow in the Bearcreek Cemetery.

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

Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhomes.com