Mike was heavily involved in Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed camping and hunting.
Mike is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Janice Buse; children, Andrew (Caroline) Buse and Erin (Luke) Thomas; and grandchildren, Raimi Buse, Dryden Kendall, Mason Kendall, Evelyn, Samuel and Elora Thomas. Mike was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Kathy Fine.
A celebration of life gathering for Mike will be held Saturday, January 8, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Little & Sons Funeral Home, 1301 Main Street, Beech Grove, Indiana 46107.
Memorial contributions may be made by mail to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023,Merrifield, VA 22116 or to St. Jude Children's Research, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.