Zachary Wichman

Zachary John Wichman, 23, of Great Falls, died Tuesday, October 7, 2014 in a tragic accident in the Little Belt Mountains.A vigil will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 10, 2014 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. A funeral liturgy will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Our Lady of Lourdes. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.Zachary was born in Lewistown, Montana on January 19, 1991 to Carl and Dianna Wichman.He was a parishioner at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and was not afraid to live out his faith. No matter how much he loved hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, and other fun, getting back to church on Sunday was priority one.Zachary met the love of his life, Molly in 2010 and knew immediately she was the one, the flower of his eye. Wasting no time, he proposed in the Little Belt Mountains, two months after her high school graduation, to start his new life with his future wife, Molly. They were best of friends spending a lot of time together in the Little Belts, his final resting place.He attended Great Falls High and was a standout wrestler and football player. He turned downed multiple scholarships to stay in his hometown to wrestle for the University of Great Falls. He whooped up on a lot of opponents.Zachary was a true-grit gentleman. He had a moral code of ethics like none other. He always said, If you dont have your word, you dont have anything. He never let people tell him that something could not be done. He would help anybody in need and never expected anything in return. If ever you needed a helping hand thick or thin, Zach was there to help with a grin. Zacharys smile was contagious and unforgettable. His work ethic was second to none, whether working or out having fun aka a Zach-of-all-trades. Next to God, family was the most important thing. People may not know, but Zachary was an exceptional artist. He had a delightful sense of humor in all places at all times. Wrestling was a big part of Zacharys life and really helped mold his integrity. He always used the phrase, Everything was easy compared to wrestling. His positive outlook on life was an inspiration to many and the love that he shared cannot be compared.Zachary is survived by his wife, Molly; parents Carl and Dianna; brothers Joshua, Jacob, and Julian; sisters Barbie and Megan; grandmother Lavon Roberts; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.He was preceded in death by his brother, Andrew; grandparents Arthur and Kathleen Wichman; and grandfather David Roberts.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Great Falls High School Bison Wrestling, 1900 2nd Ave S., Great Falls, MT 59405 or North Montana Wrestling Club, C/O Mandy Hilliard, 2404 5th Ave. No., Great Falls, MT 59401.