William L. "Smokey" Loschen, 84 of Fithian, passed away at 2:02 p.m. Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at Country Health Nursing Home, Gifford.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 30, 2019, at St. John Lutheran Church, 203 E. Church Street, Royal with Rev. Jay Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, September 29, at St. John Lutheran Church, Royal with a prayer service beginning at 7:00 p.m. Baier Family Funeral Services, Flatville is handling arrangements.

Smokey was born September 12, 1935 on the family farm in rural Fithian a son of Harm and Frances Boten Loschen. He married Anna Marie Walter on August 28, 1955 at the Pleasant Grove Church, Danville. She preceded him in death on September 14, 2017.

He is survived by two sons, Gary Loschen of Potomac; Darren (Melissa) Loschen of Fithian; one daughter, Dana (David Reyling) Loschen of Savoy; seven grandchildren, Wayne (Seyward) Loschen, David (Heather) Loschen , Dawson (Monica) Loschen, Dentler Loschen, Dalton Loschen, Daylee Reyling, Connor Reyling; four great-grandchildren, Alyson, Thomas, Emma and Jake; one sister, JoAnn (Eddie) Rademaker of Oakwood; one brother-in-law, Marvin Ferguson of Brownsburg, Indiana and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife; a son, Terry Lane Loschen; sister, Bernice Loschen and daughter-in-law, Melody Loschen.

Smokey attended Armstrong High School. He was a life-long farmer in the Fithian area. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Royal.

He enjoyed camping trips with his family. Smokey was a people person and loved socializing with his many friends over a cup of coffee. He took great joy in spending time with his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and other family members.

Memorials may be made to St. John Lutheran Church, Royal. Condolences may be offered at www.baierfuneralservices.com .