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Mikel "Mike" Greene

April 21, 1951 — July 27, 2020

Mikel “Mike” Lew Greene, 69, Pierceton, Indiana, passed away July 27, 2020 at 1:10 a.m. at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. On April 21, 1951, Mike was born in Wabash, Indiana to Norman L. and Madelyn R. (Knoop) Greene.

Mike graduated from Manchester High School in 1969. On April 5, 1968, Mike married Patty Gushard. They were remarried on September 8, 2004 and spent a total of twenty-eight years together. He enjoyed going on cruise ships and has been to Greece, Italy, and Mexico. Mike relished his time working and rebuilding cars and watching NASCAR, especially Dale Earnhardt Sr. Mike worked as a steel fabricator for Helgeson Steel, Inc., in Elkhart, Indiana, for many years, retiring in 2013. He was a workaholic particularly when it came to working outside. He found any excuse he could to be outside in nature. He especially loved to fish. The most important aspect of life to Mike was his family. He loved making them laugh and loved each one of his children and grandchildren from the oldest to the youngest. In every grandchild, a piece of him can be seen.

The loving memory of Mikel “Mike” Greene will be forever cherished by his wife, Patty Greene, Pierceton, Indiana; son, Brian Greene, Elkhart, Indiana; four daughters, Bridget Greene, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Pascha DuBois, Rochester, Indiana, Gretchen Carter, Pierceton, Indiana, and Ashley (Nicholas) Palermo, Elkhart, Indiana; fifteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Oaklawn Cemetery, 600 Beckley Street, North Manchester, Indiana with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Mikel “Mike” Greene, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Welfare League, 1048 South 325 East, Pierceton, Indiana 46562.

Arrangements are entrusted to McKee Mortuary.

Donations:

Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko
PO Box 1906, Warsaw IN 46581

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