EATON, IN
Wilma Jean Mickler, 87, went to be with her Lord on
Thursday, June 12, 2014 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.
She was born on August 7, 1926 to Willie and Delia (Miller)
Scaggs in Muncie, Indiana. She attended
Eaton High School and married William E. Mickler Sr., on August 4, 1945 in Muncie.
Jean was a homemaker, a member of the Eaton First Christian
Church, where she served as Elder Emeritus, American Legion Auxiliary, Delaware County
Home EC Clubs for over 61 years, Church Women United, Christian Women’s
Fellowship, and a former member of Parents Without Partners. Jean served in numerous offices within those
organizations.
Survivors include five children, Bonnie Jo “BJ” Glenn of Eaton, William Jr.
(Lucy) Mickler of Dunkirk, Darlene (Steve) Powell of Hawaii, Quinton Jay
(Cathy) Mickler of Muncie, and John H.A. (Rhesa) Mickler of Carmel, nine
grandchildren: Scott Miller, Mick Miller, Alex Mickler, Zack Mickler, Patrick
Powell, Ashley Powell, Tony Brown, Brittany Mickler, and Jennifer Mickler; 10 great- grandchildren, one
great-great-grandson, her brother, Larry
Leon (Donna) Scaggs, sister, Patricia Ann (Darrell) Terhune, sister-in-law, Pat
Scaggs, as well as several loving cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband,
William, and brothers, James Edsel Scaggs, Lloyd Thomas Scaggs, Jerry Raymond
Scaggs, and Richard Landon Scaggs.
Funeral services will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Monday, June 16, 2014 at Pitman-Richman
Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Rev. Penny Brown officiating.
A private burial will be held at
the Gardens of Memory, Muncie.
Visitation for family and friends will be held from 1:00 P.M
to 4:00 P.M. on Monday, June 16, 2014, at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made in her name to the American Heart
Association.
Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
