Mervin G. "Jerry" Mishler, 78 years old of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2015 in the Adams Memorial Hospital following complications from pneumonia. Jerry was born on Monday, July 27, 1936 in Wabash, Indiana the son of the late Marvel Mishler and the late Ida Mae (Knipp) Mishler. He married Janice Busick on November 27, 1960 in the St. Peter Lutheran Church- Fuelling, and she survives. Jerry was a member of the St. Peter Lutheran Church-Fuelling; and the American Legion Post #43 in Decatur. Jerry served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War era. Jerry retired from Strick Corp. in Monroe. Following his retirement, Jerry was very active in various capacities in helping the St. Peter-Immanuel Lutheran School. During his retirement years, he enjoyed playing cards, fishing, and gardening in the capacity of supervisor. Surviving are his wife, Janice Mishler of Decatur, IN; son, Jonathan (Michelle) Mishler of Monroeville, IN; son, Joel (Deb) Mishler of Decatur, IN; step-sister, Jill (Vic) Long of Muncie, IN; step-brother; and 4 grandchildren: Kyle Hendricks, Kerra Mishler, Caitlyn Mishler, and Colton Mishler. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 30, 2015 in the St. Peter Lutheran Church, Fuelling with Rev. Martin Moehring officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery. Military graveside services will be provided by the American Legion Post #43 Color Guard. Friends will be received from 2-5 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, January 29, 2015 in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur, IN and one hour prior to services Friday at the church. Preferred memorials are to St. Peter Lutheran Church-Fuelling; A.C.C.F.-Heart Fund; SPI School.
