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Ted Mikesell, 76, of Rochester

Ted Mikesell, 76, of Rochester, passed away at 1:22 AM on Friday, July 8, 2022 with his loving family at his side at the Cardinal Center. 

 

On August 25, 1945, twin sons, Ted Lee and Wade Lynn were born in Logansport to Calvin W. and Naomi Hight Mikesell. Growing up Ted shared his childhood with three brothers and one sister.

 

As a young man, Ted loved riding his blue bike to grandma’s house. Family time was important to him, especially during the summer camping trips.  Going to the prom with friends was a special time. With a great rhythm, he loved to dance and sing.  Playing basketball with his brothers and friends was always a good time.  In the earlier years he attended the Manitou Training Center and constructed bird houses.

 

Ted was very blessed to have Maggie, his second mom, in his life.  He loved her and knew she would always be there for him. Ted held a special place in his heart for his Cardinal family, friends and caregivers.  He stayed engaged working puzzles, doing arts and crafts.  Ted especially loved rock painting.

 

Left to cherish Ted's memory are his second mom, Margaret  “Maggie” Mikesell of Rochester; siblings, twin brother Wade Mikesell and wife Barbara, Dennis Mikesell and wife Joyce,  Kem Mikesell and wife Lora all of Rochester, Lisa Nichols of Knox, Michael Lowry and wife Linda of Rochester, Michelle Nichols of Argos, Karen Newman and husband Kevin of Plymouth, his beloved Cardinal family and numerous nieces and nephews.

 

Preceding Ted in death are his parents Calvin and Naomi Mikesell, step brother Rich Lowry, two brothers-in-law Terry Nichols and Garry Nichols.

 

A celebration of the life of Mr. Ted Lee Mikesell will be at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th St., Rochester.  Pastor  Mike VanHeyningen will officiate.

 

Friends may visit with the family from 11- 1 on Tuesday in the funeral home.  

 

Interment will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.  

 

Memorials may be made to Cardinal Services, 504 North Bay Drive, Warsaw, IN 46580.  

 

Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to his family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.

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