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Michael William “Duke” MannPassing: June 2, 2016

Service:

First Baptist Church

Funeral Service

Monday, June 6th @ 11:00 am

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Sunday, June 5th @ 1:00-7:00 pm

Monday, June 6th @ 10:00 -11:00 am

Cemetery:

Mitchell Cemetery

Monday, June 6th

MITCHELL – Michael William “Duke” Mann, 67, passed away Thursday morning, June 2, 2016, at his residence.

Born August 4, 1948, in Lawrence County, he was the son of Charles William and Priscilla Elizabeth (White) Mann.  He married Carolyn “Susi” Sheeks October 28, 1978.

Duke retired from Lehigh Cement Company after 37 ½ years, and had been a police officer for the City of Mitchell.    He graduated from Mitchell High School in 1967, and was a member of the First Baptist Church.

Duke was a U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam Era, and had been awarded a Purple Heart and three Bronze Stars, Bronze Star Medal and Oak Leaf Cluster. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 250 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107, where he was a past commander.  He had also been a coach and big supporter of Mitchell High School athletics.

Surviving:
wife,
Susi Mann, Mitchell
children,
Melanie Ann (John) Shaff, Mitchell
Brady L. (Julie) Mann, Fairbank, Iowa
 Laci C. (Tyler) Caudell, Bloomington
 siblings,
 Connie (Nathan) Jenkins, Mitchell
Denny Mann, Mitchell
Julie (Joe) Fender, Bedford
grandchildren,
Taylor Mann, Jayden Shaff, Jase Shaff, Michael Mann, Rhaegan Egli,  Lilly Caudell, Abby Mann, and Emma Caudell.

His parents, and brother, Tony Mann, preceded him in death.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 6, at the First Baptist Church with Reverend Reggie Clark, Reverend Dwight Dunbar, and Dan Terrell officiating.  Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery with military honors accorded by American Legion Post No. 250 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107.

Friends may call from 1:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday at Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center, and from 10:00 a.m. until the service on Monday at the church.

Memorial Gifts:  Michael “Duke” Mann Scholarship Fund

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37 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Donna Hart (Pace) | Indianapolis, Indiana
    Date: June 8, 2016
    Susie and family. So very sorry to hear of Dukes passing. He fought a good fight. Both of you were always good to mom and helped her. He will be missed by all I'm sure, but will watch over all of you always from above. Kids send their condolences. Fond memories playing basketball there. Much Love, Donna
  2. Guest: Gina Blackwell | Orleans In
    Date: June 6, 2016
    So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.
  3. Guest: Susie Leatherman | Mitchell
    Date: June 6, 2016
    Susi and family, So sorry for your loss! Prayers. To all!
  4. Guest: Dave and Deanna Sumpter | Bedford
    Date: June 6, 2016
    Susi, so sorry to hear about your loss. Duke will be missed by so many. We have good memories of times with both of you. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
  5. Guest: joann bud osborne | st marys ks 66536
    Date: June 5, 2016
    ss Susie and family our thouhts and prayers are with you rip duke you will be missed
  6. Guest: Stephen C. Connell | Canton, Michigan
    Date: June 5, 2016
    Susie, Connie, Denny, Julie......I am so sorry that I can not get down to see you all for the services. I have so many happy memories of Duke, and will always treasure those memories of his wonderful sense of humor, his ability to tell things as he sees them with that humor, and was such a good friend to me in my Mitchell years. Great years, great memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!!
  7. Guest: Susan & John Frost | Fairbank, Iowa
    Date: June 4, 2016
    We will miss or visits with Duke whenever he traveled to Iowa. He was a special friend. Our thoughts, prayers and hugs for Susi and family.
  8. Guest: Susan Vogel | Broomfield, CO. 80020
    Date: June 4, 2016
    So sorry to hear about Mike. You and your family are in my prayers.
  9. Guest: Roger Davis | MITCHELL
    Date: June 4, 2016
    Sorry to hear about Duke. I will pray for you and your family. Roger Davis
  10. Guest: Maria king | North port, fl
    Date: June 3, 2016
    My prayers goes out to the family..duke was a great guy. He will be greatly missed. Sending prayers and love to the family.
  11. Guest: B J Hayse | Bedford, IN
    Date: June 3, 2016
    Loved this guy and will never forget him! Since I'm the only Kentuckian he ever liked! God Bless you Brother!
  12. Guest: Kathy & Paul Stroud | Mitchell, IN.
    Date: June 3, 2016
    Out thoughts and prayers are with all of the families...such a loss to so many...Duke will be missed by all...God Bless!
  13. Guest: Terri & Brian Scott | Mitchell, In
    Date: June 3, 2016
    Melanie, we are so sorry for your loss.
  14. Guest: William Sallee | Orleans Indiana
    Date: June 3, 2016
    My heart goes out to Suzi and rest of the family
  15. Guest: Bob Plew | Shelbyville, IN
    Date: June 3, 2016
    So sorry for you loss. Remember when we lived across the street from the Mann's . We lose family too soon. Prayers and hugs to all of you..
  16. Guest: Jill Morse | Mitchell, IN
    Date: June 3, 2016
    So many great memories your family has to share and remember. Many have followed Duke's Fight. What a tribute your family has left with all of us. The fight, determination and dignity are all such great attributes we would all be so blessed to have. Prayers and comfort are with all of you. God Bless.... A fight well-fought. ❤
  17. Guest: Mike Blanton | Farmington, Missouri
    Date: June 3, 2016
    Duke was a good man I know his whole family I didn't know anybody that didn't like Duke We all will miss him
  18. Guest: Steve Nolan | Heltonville, IN
    Date: June 3, 2016
    Prayers are with all the family, another classmate gone.
  19. Guest: Pam Perkins | Bloomington
    Date: June 3, 2016
    Susi, I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers for the whole family. May God give you all strength during this time.
  20. Guest: Christy Downs | Santa Clarita, CA
    Date: June 3, 2016
    Sending my thoughts and prayers to all the family. Duke was always a strong guy who loved his family. Holidays were always fun and he always made everyone feel welcomed and loved. I always appreciated how he and Susi always came to see me when I came home to visit. Will see you all next weekend. Much love, Christy
  21. Guest: William and Cynthia Mullis | Mitchell, IN
    Date: June 3, 2016
    Susi and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mike was a good guy that will be missed. We didn't know him well, but the few times we have done things together he was such a fun guy that we greatly enjoyed being around. May you feel God's love and comfort during this difficult time. God bless you, Bill and Cindy
  22. Guest: Gregory VanCleave | Casa Grande, Arizona.
    Date: June 3, 2016
    So sorry to hear of Dukes passing. He was a good man.
  23. Guest: Debbie ( Fortner) Fleenor | Mitchell
    Date: June 2, 2016
    Susi & family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort your hearts.
  24. Guest: Carmen Doub Burton | Mitchell, In
    Date: June 2, 2016
    My thoughts and prayers are with the family! Sorry for your loss.
  25. Guest: Sissy Terry Sproles | Mitchell
    Date: June 2, 2016
    My thoughts and prayers for Susie and the family. You all have been through a very rough time. Duke was such a fighter and an inspiration to so many. He endured many hard times throughout his life and always had a smile on his face and hope in his heart. He will never be forgotten. Help is here if you need anything.
  26. Guest: Tonya Stroud | Bloomfield, IN
    Date: June 2, 2016
    My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I was so sorry to hear of his passing. May God give all of you strength. God Bless.
  27. Guest: KARIN DOBSON | Jacksonville, NC 28546
    Date: June 2, 2016
    Connie and all the Mann's family , you all are in my prayers..
  28. Guest: Linda Martin | Mitchell, IN
    Date: June 2, 2016
    I am so sorry Susie, you and the family have my thoughts and prayers. Duke and you were so good to us when we needed it . May God be with yo you all
  29. Guest: Danny longest | Paoli indiana
    Date: June 2, 2016
    I'm sorry I forgot to say sorry for your lost of a love one your all in my hearts and prays may God be with the family at this time again sorry for your lost
  30. Guest: Danny longest | Paoli indiana
    Date: June 2, 2016
    I just like to show my respect to any falling Soldier or police man that took time out to protect us thank you sir
  31. Guest: Donna Kendall
    Date: June 2, 2016
    I am so sorry.
  32. Guest: Jim & Rita Anderson | Bedford , IN
    Date: June 2, 2016
    Susi, We are so sorry to hear of Mike's passing!! We will continue yonorsybgor you and your family!! We always Enjoyed coming to your house to decorate and listen to Mike go on and on with me!! You are our dear friends!!!
  33. Guest: susan chastain kay | blaine, tn
    Date: June 2, 2016
    So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family. love susan
  34. Guest: Laura (Knight) Copeland | Mitchell, Indiana
    Date: June 2, 2016
    Susi, I'm so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you & your family at this difficult time & in the days ahead. Keeping you in thought & prayer.
  35. Guest: PatriciaPhipps,Menville | Somerville, , Texas 77879
    Date: June 2, 2016
    So sorry to hear of Mike's passing.. Another member of the Mitchell Class of 1967, in heaven. Praying for his family.
  36. Guest: Ron Smith | Mitchell, Indiana
    Date: June 2, 2016
    Worked with Mike on the City when he retired from Lehigh. Was great to work with. RIP Mike prayers for his family.
  37. Guest: Debra Deckard | BLOOMINGTON
    Date: June 2, 2016
    My Heart goes out to the Family,May God Bless All of You and Hold Each and Everyone of You in his Arms. Debbie Deckard

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