Michael T. "Mike" Mohler
Michael T. “Mike” Mohler, 83 of Tipton died at 11:40 p.m. on Monday, November 1, 2021 at IU Health – North Hospital. Mike was born in Des Moines, Iowa on March 2, 1938 to Melvin & Corlyss Mohler. He married Janet Rodgers on October 20, 2001 and she preceded him in death on March 27, 2016.
Mike had worked for Indiana Bell as a lineman and later as a bus driver for Tipton Community Schools. He was a graduate of Hobart High School, Class of 1956. Mike attended Heartland Church in Tipton County. He was a member of the Sons of Tipton Kiwanis, the Rotary Club and volunteered as a tutor for the after school program at West Street Christian Church. He also enjoyed singing in the church choir.
Mike traveled across the country and made many friends along the way. He served in the U.S. Navy from June 1956 – June 1960. Later he very much enjoyed meeting up with his Navy buddies at their reunions.
Mike is survived by three children, Nancy Godwin, Huntsville, Alabama, Amy Mohler, Tipton and Sam Mohler and wife Lisa of Tipton; five grandchildren, Maria Kalizae and husband Jeremy, Margaret Godwin, Ryan Napier and wife Alison, Alex Napier and wife Lori Nierzwick, and Megan Napier and partner Caitlin Wylie. He also has three great-grandchildren, Bella Spears, Hadlee Napier and Knox Pharis.
A memorial service for Mike will be at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 11 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Pastor William Salsbery presiding and with military honors provided by the Tipton American Legion and the U.S. Navy. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Masks are required at both the visitation and funeral. The service will be live streamed and available for watching later on Mike’s obituary page at www.young-nichols.com where condolences may be left for his family.
Memorial donations in memory of Mike may be made to the tutoring program at the West Street Christian Church, 132 N. West Street, Tipton, Indiana, 46072.
Mike was such a great neighbor!! His smile & friendship will be missed!! Prayers & comfort to his family.
Mike will be missed on Southwood Drive. Such a good neighbor. Always had a smile and time to visit.
Mike, will truly be missed. Mike had a very welcoming, kind, gentle spirit. I also met Mike at a local Social Group. Mike, was a great dependable Leader in the Social Group. Mike always greeting you with a warm smile & would always call you by name. A man who was dependable & was had a very kind spirit! I call loosing our loved ones, “Emotionally Paralyzing!” I send my prayers of comfort to all of Mike’s family, friends, church family, community & his beloved Navy Buddies! So, very sorry for your loss! Always remember Mike’s “Spirit” will always be with you! Keep your precious memories close to your Heart!
Stay safe! Take Care & God Bless!
I got to know Mike they thru bus driving for Tipton schools. Bruce and I always enjoyed our conversations with him and seeing him out and about. We will miss him.
What a wonderful person. He took such good care of us and mom. He would check on Mom for us, sit with her on the porch and solve all the world problems. When mom would be in the hospital, he would come and sit with us and help us every step of the way. He will be missed, thank you for sharing him with us
Loved and missed.
My deepest sympathy and prayers for all the family.
Mike surely will be missed. Such a nice man with a smile always beaming. Will miss seeing him in church. Our sincere sympathy to his family.
We extend our sympathies to our long time friends.
A great friend who will be missed Mike never knew a stranger.
. Condolences to all of his family.
Mike was a fine man and a wonderful member to have in our Kiwanis Club. He was always willing to lend a hand. Sincere condolences to all his family.
Amy and Sam – . Your father was always an outgoing, kind and caring man.. He will be missed.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
We will miss Mike’s lively spirit, his kindness, and his sense 𝕠𝕗 𝕙𝕦𝕟or. His contributions to a group for widows and widowers we belong to will be remembered and treasured.
What a nice man. Always had a good word for you. So sorry to see he is gone..
I will miss Mike so much. I met him in a social group, in which he was very active. He made many contributions to the group and was always reliable. His absence in the group will be palpable. Mike had a super-good personality, was kind, pleasant, steadfast in his beliefs. My condolences to his family. I hope these words bring them some comfort.
Mike will be missed by all of the Class of ’56 from Hobart High School. We have a 63rd class reunion coming up in 2022 & I just talked to Mike a few weeks back & he told me he would be there. We will miss seeing him. God Rest his Soul!
Amy & Sam – Love you both!! So sorry to hear this, praying for all of you!
RIP my friend, HGB group, Larry and Melissa
As a member of the Hobart Class of 56, I knew Mike rather well. I got to know him as” Mick” and I have had trouble to this day calling him Mike. Mike made it to our class reunions on most all occasions and pretty much “made the rounds” visiting classmates. I’ve talked to him a few times on the phone but most of our communications were through his emails. He had a good sense of humor, was well informed on current events and his belief in God was quite obvious. These traits were always evident in his emails. I very much enjoyed his thoughts and tidbits, and I will miss him. To the family, stay alert, I’m sure you will continue to be receiving heavenly emails on a regular basis. God Bless you all..
Amy and Sam remembering all our good times together. Prayers are with you.
No use repeating the words fro Dave Wilson about what Mick was to all that knew him as friends because he treated all with love and kindness. Our friendship began in first grade in 1944 and continued to his passing. We developed a best.friend type friendship, going to young folks dancing establishments, double dating, we worked for the same company. We kept in touch and visited each other after marriage, moving around the country. Mick leaves an empty spot in my heart. To all Mick`s family my family shares in your loss of a fine man.
Jerry Trzeciak and family..
So sorry to lose a good friend. I too had a hard time calling him Mike, he didn’t seem to care all that much. Just sorry we didn’t get together like we talk about this past summer. We enjoyed his visits to Arizona. We will remember his family in our prayers and thoughts.R.I. P
We have missed Mike already! We enjoyed seeing him at church & got to spend many lunch times with him at the local restaurants. He always had a smile to share with others & didn’t know a stranger! May his family have peace in knowing that he loved the Lord & is with Him now!🙌🏻
We send our Love and condolences to the Mohlers as Mike was a dear friend and part of our lives in Tipton. We love you and send our deepest sympathy and support.
Love Kendy and Annette
So sorry to hear of Mikes passing. Enjoyed going to lunch with him on occasion, Always such positive influence!
A special brother in Christ! He will be missed! Prayers for the family!
Deepest sympathy to all! So sorry for your loss. May your memories and the thoughts and prayers of family and friends help to comfort you at this time.
I was so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. Prayers for Amy, Sam and the rest of the family.
We will miss Mike, he came to our Class of ’56 mionthly breakfasts often.
His charming smile lightened up the room.
I had some classes in Hobart High School with Mike.
Thank you Mike, for your time in the Navy, very fitting to
have your ceremony on Veterans Day.
May you rest in peace.
Classmate HS ’56 Zeta ‘Wittman’ Allen.
Enjoyed receiving e-mails from Mike. He was very considerate person and fun to talk to..
Classmate 1956.
My Sympathy to his family.
I am so very sorry for your loss
Just learned of Mick’s passing. Our friendship spanned over 75 years. Rest in Peace dear friend. To Sam,Amy, family and friends our deepest
condolences.
Doug and Pat