John C. Mikels, 70, of Battle Ground, IN passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on June 3rd, 2018, after a lengthy illness.
John was born on June 3rd, 1948 in Lafayette, Indiana to the late John V. Mikels and Margie Pierce Mikels. He attended Battle Ground High School and joined the U.S. Army in 1965. He married Carol Taylor, daughter of John and Helen Taylor, Oct. 1970. John and Carol are the parents of Scott Mikels (wife Jill) of Battle Ground, Aaron Mikels (fiancé Rhonda Shafer) of Terre Haute, and Melissa Mikels of Battle Ground. John was previously married to Sharon Foster (Battle Ground, 1965) having two sons, John C Williams and Bob E. Williams (wife Christina Lowder Williams) of Battle Ground.
John retired from Perry Chemical in Lafayette in 2010. He was an avid IU fan. He enjoyed watching sports, listening to music, spending time with family, riding his tractor, and having fun with his buddies at the Tick Tock Tavern.
John was preceded in death by both parents, his sister Barbara Burk, and his sister Pamela Nason. He was the proud grandfather of 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
A celebration of life in his honor will be held on June 15th from 4pm-8pm at the Tick Tock Tavern at 1816 North 9th St. Lafayette, IN. In lieu of cards and flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Dawn Doane says
Scotty I’m so sorry to hear bout your dads passing my thoughts and prayers are with your and your family
Tracy Williams says
Scott, I’m so sorry to hear this. I will be thinking about you and your family.
Julie klooz says
Our deepest sympathy, you all are in our thoughts and prayers. John was such a sweet and kind person. May he Rest In Peace. Doug and Julie Klooz
Bob Foster, Sr & Lois Foster says
Our thoughts and prayers for the family. John was such a great guy. He will be missed. Loved talking to him.
Kathy gross-Lyons says
Kathy and Ron Lyons
Prayers and Love to John’s family.
He has been a friend for a very long
Time, may you Rest in pease John.
Marie Donnoe says
So sorry,prayers for the family
Judy Hicks Bobo says
Thoughts and prayers to the family. I grew up next door to him and his family. My parents were Ruth and Jack Hicks and we all were very close and his and our parents were very close friends. He will greatly be missed.
Mich E says
Dear family, in this time of sorrow, may these promises from Jehovah God bring you comfort as you endure the loss of John. “Do not be anxious….but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God; and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7; Isaiah 25:8 NWT.