Michael Jon Byrer

Michael Jon Byrer, 73, of Bowling Green, Ind., passed away at The Waters of Greencastle, on Sunday, May 23, 2021.

Michael was born on Dec. 3, 1947, in Indianapolis, the son of John Byrer and Betty (Ward) Byrer.

He served in the Army and was honorably discharged.

After serving in the Army, Michael married Leah (Vanslyke) on May 7, 1973.

Michael was a “Wheeler and Dealer.” He enjoyed fishing, hunting, spending his free time with his grandkids, and running his gunsmith business, M.J.B. Bladesworks. He was often referred to as “Big Mike.”

He was preceded in death by his parents and son Tim Byrer.

He is survived by his loving wife Leah Byrer; sons Michael (Stephanie) Byrer and Brad (Cindy) Byrer; daughter Melanie (Eric) Higgins; brother Durelle (Jeanine) Byrer; sisters Dortha Byrer, Nora (Paul) Spence and Lynn (Ken) Kortum; grandchildren Joshua (Ashley) Byrer, Lindsey (Isaac) Buchinger, Tyler Higgins, Sophie Byrer, Ellie Byrer and Fynnlee Byrer; great-grandchild Kairi Byrer; nephews John (April) Byrer, Nathan (Collette) Byrer, Darren (Stacey) Byrer, Tony McDowell and James David Crowe; nieces Kimberly Byrer, Amber Hughes, Kimberlyn Byrer and Autumn (Albert) Arnold; stepgrandchildren Barbara Nickerson (TJ) and Josh Nickerson (Dara); step great-grandchildren Austin Nickerson, Elsie Nickerson, Harper Wetter and Brynlee Wetter; and nine great-nieces and great-nephews and extended family and friends.

Visitation will be at Lawson – Miller Chapel, 1702 E. National Ave., Brazil, on Thursday, May 27 from 5-7 p.m. Services and military tribute will be at the funeral home at 7 p.m. with Pastor Steve Blaydes officiating with military.

Visit www.frenchfuneralhome.com to light a candle in his memory.