Ronald J. "Mike" Hurst, 76 years old of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2016 in the Adams Woodcrest located in Decatur. He had been a resident at Woodcrest for past 3 months.
Mike was born on January 14, 1940 in Decatur, Indiana the son of the late Arthur J. Hurst and the late Anna M. (Burkhead) Hurst.
Mike was a member of the Moose Lodge #1311 in Decatur since 1972.
Mike retired from Decatur Industries in 1987 after 21 years of service; and had previously worked for Tile Mill.
Surviving are his son, Kim J. Hurst of Decatur, IN; son, Jessie R. Hurst of Decatur, IN; brother, Richard Hurst of Pleasant Mills, IN; brother, Carl "Gene" (Shirley) Hurst of Decatur, IN; brother, Jerry (Carmen) Hurst of Decatur, IN; and 3 grandchildren: Avree, Zoee, and Anthony Hurst.
Preceding Mike in death were 2 sisters: Donnabelle Geyer & Barbara Geyer; 2 brothers: Arthur "Jug" Hurst Jr. & Robert Hurst.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 17, 2016 in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home with Pastor Dan York officiating. Interment will follow in the Decatur Cemetery.
Friends will be received from 2-5 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, February 16, 2016 in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur, IN. A Moose Memorial Service will be held at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday.
Preferred memorials are to Moose Heart.