Herbert Wayne Mohler, 96, Marion, passed away at 9:50 pm on Monday, November 25, 2024, at Colonial Oaks Health & Rehabilitation Center in Marion. He was born in Edna Mills, Indiana, on Saturday, September 1, 1928, to Clarence and Sarah (Miller) Mohler. On December 28, 1947, he married Marjorie Anne Wilson, and she preceded him in death in 2023.
Herb was ordained in the ministry in 1954 by the Indiana Miami Reserve Christian Conference and transferred to the Wesleyan Methodist (Wesleyan) Denomination in 1962. After over 26 years of pastoral ministry, he served in the office of The Indiana North District of The Wesleyan Church for approximately 20 years, was the District Secretary, and served on various boards and committees of the district, retiring in 1997. Following retirement, he volunteered for several years at Marion General Hospital and Marion Heart Center. He was a member of Lancaster Wesleyan Church.
Survivors include two sons, James (Judith) Mohler of Mint Hill, NC, and John (Cynthia) Mohler of Carmel; one daughter, Joanna (Micah) Beals of rural Warren; five grandchildren, Jeffrey (Lisa) Mohler of Carmel, Stephanie (Brandon) Lucas of Matthews, NC, Bethany (Sam) Johns of Marion, Amanda (Ricky) Cleary of Lizton, and Jennifer (Adam) Sharrard of Fishers; and great-grandchildren, Lydia and Owen Mohler, Jillian and Audrey Lucas, Claire Cleary, Eleanor and Jackson Sharrard.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; one son, Joseph; and three brothers, Donald Mohler, Kenneth Mohler, and Richard Mohler.
The family will receive visitors from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral & Cremation Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate Herb’s life will begin at 12:00 noon with Pastor Steve Colter and Pastor Ron Forsythe co-officiating. Burial will take place at Gardens of Memory in Marion.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Special Olympics IN, 6200 Technology Center Dr., Ste. 105, Indianapolis, IN 46278 or Lancaster Wesleyan Church, 3147 W. 543 S., Huntington, IN 46750.
Memories may be shared online at www.nswcares.com.
