Vickie Thatcher

Vickie Thatcher, 57, of Decatur, Indiana, died at 7:38pm on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at her residence. She was born August 9, 1968, in Mercer County, Ohio, to LeRoy E. and Janet L. (Fickert) Hoaglin. On June 17, 1989, Vickie married Steven Thatcher.

She was a 1986 graduate of Vantage Vocational School (Ohio City High School) and a 1989 graduate of the International Business College where she studied Secretarial and Word Processing.

Vickie had previously worked at Midwest Federal Credit Union, Schnitz Racing and the Council on Aging, all in Decatur.

She was an avid reader who enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. Visiting the Great Smoky Mountains in the fall was one of her favorite places. She was always planning trips and making plans for the holidays.

Vickie is survived by her husband, Steven Thatcher of Decatur; her sons, Jonathon "Cole" Thatcher and Lucas L. Thatcher; her mother, Janet L. Hoaglin; brothers, Rodney E. (Karen) Hoaglin and David L. (Evelyn) Hoaglin; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, LeRoy E. Hoaglin.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00pm on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Gearhart-Sauer Funeral Home and Crematory, Convoy, Ohio.

Visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00pm on Thursday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana or to Heart to Heart Hospice.

Online Condolences may be expressed at www.alspachgearhart.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Gearhart-Sauer Funeral Home & Crematory, 655 N. Main St, Convoy, Ohio.