Bernard Phillip “Phil” Bickle, 75, Lafayette, and formerly of Rochester, died Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at his residence.

He was born Jan. 6, 1949, Lorain, Ohio. He was married to Liz (Walsh) Kelsey, and later divorced. He married Kathryn (Everdon) Bickle in 1973.

He is survived by his wife; Kathryn (Everdon) Bickle, Argos, son; Rodney Bickle, Rochester, daughters; Stacy Cox, Logansport, Hayley (Sarah) Bickle-Wiser, Lafayette; four grandchildren, Allie Bickle, Bloomington, Brock Bickle, Rochester, Ashlyn Cox, Logansport and Alayna Cox, Logansport; brother, Allen (LuAnne) Bickle, Pueblo, Colo.; two sisters, Cathy (Don) See Drake, Fla. and Kandi (Dave) Waltz Sausaman, Rochester; and several nieces and nephews.

Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home, Rochester, is handling arrangements.