Paul "Poppy" Edwin Basler

80, of Mitchell, Indiana, passed away February 7, 2020. He was born August 11, 1939 in Petros, TN the son of Martin and Nora Seiber Basler. He worked for Allied Groceries in the warehouse. To the World he was known as “Poppy”. A man with the biggest heart ever! He showed courage, strength, faith and a true fighter. He will be remembered for his great heart and love for all. Paul is preceded in death by his wife Janet Kruger Basler, daughter Terry Farrer, son Mike Criss, parents, brothers John W. and Jim R. Basler, sister Thelma Davis. He is survived by his daughter Kim (Jerry) Schill, sisters Jo Emily Roberts, Betty Dana Lemons, step sisters Janice Lyles, Lorraine Brown, grandchildren Kristen Schill, Brent Osting, Stephanie Rogers, Ron Rogers, John Conner Jr., Christine Conner, Angie Arbuckle, Cameron Arbuckle, Kasey Arbuckle and Mike Criss, great grandchildren Jaylen Schill, Ava Osting, Abel Osting, Paige Fox, Julian Davidson, Dylan Conner, Dalton Conner. Poppy is also survived by a special person in his life Malachi Brazzel. Visitation will be Friday, February 14 from 11 am – 2 pm at Feeney-Hornak Shadeland Mortuary. Funeral service will be Friday February 14, at 2 pm at the mortuary. Tributes may be made at www.feeneyhornakshadeland.com.