Earl Eugene Mohler, Jr.

Earl Eugene Mohler, Jr., 98, Kokomo, and formerly of Peru, Indiana, passed away Saturday morning, December 6, 2025, at Wellbrooke of Kokomo, Indiana.

Born June 9, 1927, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, he was the son of Earl Eugene Mohler, Sr., and Ruth F. Doud Mohler, On December 25, 1946, in Miami County, Indiana, he married Martha Caroline Lowe, and she preceded him in death on February 11, 2020. Over the years, Earl and Martha traveled many places, but after Martha won a contest with Norwest Bank, he enjoyed his favorite vacation with his wife in Europe…even though he had originally wanted to go on a Mississippi riverboat trip.

Earl attended Peru High School until joining the Marine Corp. at the age of seventeen. He was an active member of the Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren, where he taught Sunday school and served as Treasurer and Trustee for many years. He enjoyed flying and was a private pilot. From 1956-66. he ran the Peru Airport, and for many years he held memberships in the Experimental Aircraft Association and the Vintage Aircraft Association. Although Earl retired as a Civil Service electrician at Grissom Airforce Base, he had also worked as a contractor building several houses and was the owner/operator of Sky High TV towers back in the 1950s and 60s.

Survivors include one son, Bruce Allen (Jayne) Mohler, Peru; grandson, Shane Allen (Sarah) Mohler, Kokomo; granddaughter, Arianna Leigh (Michael) Wilson, Peru; and a great-grandson, Abraham Allen Mohler, Kokomo.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and brother, Benjamin Mohler.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren, with Pastor Les Cooper officiating. Military Rites will be provided by the Miami County Military Rites Unit.  Burial will follow in Westlawn Cemetery, Denver, Indiana.

Visitation will be from 9:30-11:30 on Saturday, at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Westlawn Cemetery Association.

McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.mcclainfh.com.