Marion “Bud” Mikel, 96, Bremen, died following a brief illness on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 in Raclin Hospice House in Mishawaka.

Bud was born on Jan. 27, 1929. He married Helen Jane Mattern in May of 1951; she preceded him in death in 2020.

Surviving are sons, Mark A. Mikel of Champaign, Ill., Matthew (Janet) L. Mikel of Bremen, and daughter, Marla (Joe) Gilbert of Slidell, La;  seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one sister Eleanor Strang, Nappanee and brother Dale Mikel, Bremen.

Mishler Funeral Home, Bremen, is in charge of arrangements.