Larry "Mike" James Mikesell Jr., 61, passed away on Thursday July 23, 2020 at his home.
      
       Mike was born on August 17, 1958 in Rochester, Indiana to Laura L. Mikesell (Stiles). He graduated from Plymouth High School with the class of 1976.
      
       He worked as a shipping supervisor for Aker Plastics for many years. Currently, Mike worked at Mpi Indiana Fineblanking in Knox. He was a hard worker and enjoyed the people he worked with.
      
       In his younger years, he spent time working on his favorite hotrod cars and trucks. At one time, he collected and restored antique Hit-N-Miss engines. Enjoying nature, Mike was an avid deer hunter and fisherman, especially for Northern Pike. He liked to relax in his chair and watch the birds out his window, that he would feed every day. Mike also had a pet wild rabbit that would come visit him daily.
      
       Mike is survived by sister; Dawn Rogers of Smyrna, Delaware and children Audrey, Emily and Tiffany; his brother, Jerry (Jennie) Mikesell; children Brianne, Caleb, Luke Mikesell and Jacob Seagraves; Aunt Sharon Kamp and Jean (Bob) Rees. Uncle Jim (Maryann) Barcus and numerous cousins.
      
       He was preceded in death by his mother, Laura L. Mikesell; step-father, Harold J. Stiles; as well as, many aunts and uncles.
      
       It was his wish that no services be held.