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Michael Imel Obituary
Michael Wayne "Mike" Imel, Sr., 76, of Waldron, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Major Hospital in Shelbyville.
He was born June 6, 1948, in Shelbyville, the son of Wayne H. and Alfreda (Johnson) Imel. On December 12, 1969, he married his wife of 55 years, Judy (Hill Spitler) Imel, and she survives.
In addition to Judy, Mike is survived by his daughter, Linda Imel of Waldron; son, Michael Wayne "Mike" Imel II of Knightstown; and grandchildren, Isaac, Donovan and Rachel.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mike was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam war.
He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church.
Mike retired from the United States Postal Service in 2009, with 38 years of service. After retirement, he became a "Walmart greeter" and was affectionally known as the greeter that waved.
He enjoyed going camping, fishing and playing euchre. Mike was an avid DVD collector of old westerns, he was especially fond of John Wayne movies.
Mike liked Newfoundland dogs and horses.
He loved the time he spent with his children and grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 pm, Monday, April 28, 2025, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St., in Shelbyville and from 11 am to Noon, Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the Zion Lutheran Church, 6513 West County Road 300 South, New Palestine.
Funeral services will follow at the church, with Pastor Jason Taylor officiating.
Interment will be at Zion Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church or Lutheran Hour Ministries, 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive, St. Louis, MO 63141.
Online condolences may be shared with Mike's family at www.freemanfamily funeralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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