John Michael “Mike” Ohler Sr., 62, died Sept. 5, 2011, at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach.
He was born in Leavenworth, Kan., and lived in Vero Beach for 37 years, coming from Kansas City, Kan.
He was a master builder.
He received numerous awards for his carpentry including the Most Promising Carpenter Award in 1971.
He was a member of Tabernacle Ministries, Vero Beach.
Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Phyllis Elaine Ohler, of Vero Beach; sons, John Michael Ohler Jr., Matthew Ohler and Michael Wayne Ohler, all of Vero Beach; daughters, Michele Brillhart, of Vero Beach and Cheri Estevez, of Royal Palm Beach; brothers, Gary Ohler, Pat Ohler and Steve Ohler; sisters, Cheryl Blackburn and Cathy Grigsby; and 16 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a grandchild.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tabernacle Christian School Scholarship Fund, 51 S. Dixie Highway, Vero Beach, FL 32962.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 9 at Strunk Funeral Home Vero Beach.
A celebration of life will be at 11 a.m. Sept. 11 at Tabernacle Ministries, Vero Beach, with the Rev. David Foster officiating.
Interment will be in Crestlawn Cemetery, Vero Beach.
A guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.
