B&J Medical Inc

09/01/2025

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day from B&J Medical! 🇺🇸

Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and spirit of the American workforce. At B&J Medical, we are grateful for our incredible team, our partners, and the communities we serve every day. 💙

As we honor this day, let’s take a moment to appreciate the value of hard work and also the importance of rest, balance, and time with loved ones. Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing Labor Day!

👏 Thank you to all who make a difference through the work you do.

07/05/2025

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from B&J Medical! 🇺🇸

We had a blast celebrating early with our amazing team! A big thank you to Ziffles Zip N Go and Good Taco Food Truck for the delicious meals.

The highlight? Human foosball—because nothing says team spirit like friendly competition and a lot of laughter!

Wishing everyone a safe and joyful Independence Day!

05/28/2025

🇺🇸 In honor of Memorial Day, B&J gathered for a meal to remember and pay tribute to all the brave men and women who served our country.

We are forever grateful for their sacrifice and service.

05/11/2025

Happy Mother’s Day!

Today, we celebrate the incredible strength, dedication, and care that mothers bring—both at home and in the workplace. To all the amazing moms at B&J Medical and beyond, thank you for all you do.

04/30/2025

Wellness matters at B&J Medical!

Today, our team participated in our annual Parkview Wellness Screening—an important service we offer free of charge to our employees and their spouses. Taking care of our health is one of the best investments we can make, and we’re proud to support our team in doing just that.

Thank you to Parkview Health for helping us stay on top of our wellness goals. We care about our people—and this is one of the many ways we show it!

04/18/2025

Some-bunny special stopped by B&J Medical!

We had a surprise visit from the Easter Bunny, who brought plenty of smiles—and Easter eggs! Some of those eggs held a little extra excitement with fun prizes and gift cards.

It was a festive way to celebrate the season and spread some cheer!

Wishing everyone a joyful and blessed Easter from all of us at B&J Medical!

01/01/2025

2024 was a great year, looking forward to 2025!

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving!

11/27/2024

Happy Thanksgiving to our 2nd and 3rd shift crew! 🦃

11/18/2024

11/02/2024

Happy Halloween 🎃

08/08/2024

Your legacy will always live on throughout B&J (Bob & John) Specialty, Medical, International, & Production.

Robert James "Bob" Wicker, age 87, of Kendallville, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Bob was born on April 25, 1937, in Mousie, Kentucky to John and Flossie Wicker. In 1954, Bob graduated from Hindman High School, Hindman, Kentucky. Bob’s dad moved the family to Kendallville in 1954 for work where he later met and married Norma Kay Wert on March 7, 1959, at the Methodist Church in Kendallville. Bob worked at various jobs and learned tool and die and became a toolmaker. In 1975, they founded their own business B&J Specialty which has since grown into a multiple business enterprise including B&J Medical and B&J International which now employs close to 300 people. He was the hardest worker ever and loved God and his family fiercely. He was passionate about suppling food and toilet paper to food pantries. He also loved gardening, cutting wood, fishing, hunting and running his Ebay store.

Survivors include:
His wife of 65 years, Norma Wicker of Kendallville.
One son, John and Lee Wicker of Kendallville.
Two brothers, Randolph Wicker and Bobby Wicker.
Two brother and sisters-in-law, Bill and Susie Wallen and Ben and Susan Wert and many cousins.

9 grandchildren: Keith Wilson of Kendallville; Jessica (Ryan) Slone of Auburn; Kaihla (Braden) Hines of Huntertown; Shawn (Whitney) Wilson of Wawaka; Collin (Liam) Wilson of Nashville, Tennessee; Anissa (Nate) Mueller of Huntertown; Anna (Zach) Brazel of LaOtto; Autumn (Griffin) Parks of Albion; and Faith Nakayima Wicker of Kendallville.

11 great-grandchildren: Elly Cossairt, Charlie Streb, Gentry Wilson, Bennett Mueller, River Hines, Cree Wilson, Mila Hines, Navy Parks, Mallen and Millie Brazel and Isla Parks.

Close family and friends Ze, AJ, Elysia and Alani Heureuse, Chloe, Deirdre, Brian, Fiona Schoonover, Jennepher Nansamba and caretaker Marcy Gooden

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Flossie Wicker; three brothers, Leo, Clyde and Phillip; and two sisters, Ruby and Nellie.

Visitation will be held Friday, August 9, 2024, from 3:00 - 7:00 PM at Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 10, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Hite Funeral Home.
Burial will follow at Orange Cemetery near Rome City.
Preferred memorials are to Albion Food Pantry.