January 15, 1968 — May 14, 2026

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7

Michael Jon Myers, 58, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, at Bremen Community Hospital at 1:29pm, surrounded by his loving mother, daughters, close family, and dearest friends.

Mike was born on January 15, 1968, in South Bend, Indiana, to David F. Myers & Claire Myers. With immeasurable grace, Claire raised two boys on her own, nurturing them, providing for them, and instilling in them a love for God. Michael was baptized and confirmed at Saint Matthew Cathedral, where he chose Saint Michael as his confirmation saint — symbolic of a protector, defender of God’s people, and leader of the heavenly armies. It was a name that seemed, in hindsight, less like a choice and more like a calling. He attended Saint Matthew’s from kindergarten through eighth grade and went on to graduate from John Adams High School with the Class of 1986.

Following high school, Mike set out west to Wyoming Technical Institute, where he earned a degree in diesel technology. It was there, surrounded by the mountains and

snow, that he developed a lifelong love for skiing — a passion he later passed down to his daughters during cherished annual trips to Crystal Mountain. Mike later continued his education at Purdue University, where he studied Mechanical Engineering and became a member of Phi Kappa Theta (ΦΚΘ), a Catholic fraternity whose motto, “Give, expecting nothing thereof,” beautifully reflected the way Mike lived his life. He gave endlessly of himself — his time, his wisdom, his strength, and his heart — never expecting anything in return.

Before he was a father, Mike found tremendous joy in shaping young lives. For more than 20 years, he proudly coached Bremen Junior Football — bleeding team gold. Mike also devoted much of his life to Camp Lawrence, beginning as a camper in 1982. He returned as a counselor and eventually served as Nature Director from 1983 to 1993, where he was known to many as “Rocky,” alongside his lifelong best friend Jeff Toepp (“Bean”) and countless friends who became family. The friendships formed at Camp Lawrence were among the most meaningful of Mike’s life and remained by his side through his very last days.

Mike eventually returned home to South Bend and began his career with Rankin Automotive before finding his calling in the HVAC industry with Pritchard Mechanical.

Over the next 14 years, Mike devoted himself to mastering his trade alongside one of his closest friends, Jack Pritchard. He later joined D.A. Dodd, where he spent the remainder of his career. Mike dedicated 18 years to D.A. Dodd and Local Union 172 Plumbers and Pipefitters, retiring as Service Manager in February of 2025. Throughout his career, Mike found immense joy in mentoring apprentices and helping shape the next generation of tradesmen, teaching not only the craft itself, but the pride, integrity, and work ethic behind it. During his time with D.A. Dodd, Mike also had the opportunity to travel overseas to Afghanistan to assist with a major HVAC startup project for the United States Military — an experience he carried with pride. In a final act of devotion to the work that defined so much of his life, Mike was cremated in his Dodd uniform —exactly as he had wished.

In his time away from the job, Mike could be found bouncing at Doolittle’s in South Bend, where fate had a gift waiting. It was there he met Kimberly Boswell. They married in 1995 and together welcomed two daughters, Morgan and McKenna — the greatest privilege of Mike’s life.  Mike found immeasurable joy and purpose in being a girl dad. Supporting Morgan through years of cheerleading — while relentlessly lobbying for a “more manly” cheer bag to carry and somehow finding himself learning how to sew in cheer curls.

McKenna’s path led to the softball diamond, which promptly became Mike’s second home and, by all accounts, his second bank account. Across 14 years, he was the dad who arrived 45 minutes early just to watch warmups, and after long days lifting boilers and working tirelessly, still spent his evenings at hitting lessons without complaint. He simply never stopped showing up.

Mike also carried a deep love for the outdoors. Whether he was duck hunting at sunrise, deer hunting in the quiet of the woods, or spending time clay shooting with friends and family, those moments brought him peace, joy, and connection to those he loved most.

If there was one thing everyone knew about Mike, it was that he was genuine and kind in the way that is rare — the sort of man who made people feel seen and cared for without even trying. Those who crossed his path were better for it.

For six courageous years, Mike’s cancer journey was marked by extraordinary perseverance. He endured treatment with 7 chemotherapy drugs, 3 immunotherapy drugs, 75 radiation treatments, 7 surgeries/procedures, and participation in 3 clinical trials in pursuit of both his own hope and hope for others who may one day face the same battle. He fought like hell through every setback, every grueling treatment, and every uncertain chapter. Cancer may have challenged his body, but it never took his spirit, his determination, or his will to keep fighting.

Even in the most difficult moments, Mike continued to find joy in life and peace on Lake of the Woods — one of his favorite places to be. He loved being alive, and he made sure those around him knew it.

Michael is survived by his mother, Claire Myers; his daughters, Morgan Myers Cripe and McKenna Myers; his sons-in-law, Kellin Cripe and Jordan Bradley; his grandchild, Millie Jo Cripe; his forever family, Kimberly Myers and Andrew Pinter; and his significant other, Tammy Fritz. He was preceded in death by his brother, David Shane Myers; grandmother, Madalon Kollar; grandfather, Darrold Kollar; and former mother-in-law, Ruth Brown.

The family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to the physicians, nurses, family, and friends who supported and walked alongside Mike during his battle with cancer.

They would especially like to thank the University of Chicago Medicine, Michiana Hematology Oncology, Bremen Community Hospital, Elkhart General Hospital, and Heart to Heart Hospice — whose compassionate care meant more than words can express.

From his daughters:

Thank you, Dad, for giving us a life filled with unconditional love. You taught us how to love deeply, show up fully, and carry kindness into every room we enter. As a family who always wore our hearts on our sleeves, there were not many words left unsaid. So today, we leave you with only three:

“On Your Left.”

Visitation

Thursday, May 28, 2026

3:00 - 5:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Mishler Funeral Home

2030 IN-331, Bremen, IN 46506

Memorial Service

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Starts at 5:00 pm (Eastern time)

Mishler Funeral Home

2030 IN-331, Bremen, IN 46506

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