Mickey P. "Mick" Werling, 59, of rural Ossian passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Mickey was born May 2, 1962 in Fort Wayne, a son of the late Roy and Sherrill (Wyatt) Werling. Mick worked in a number of local construction supply business including Ossian Lumber Yard, Stock Building Supply, and Big C Lumber. He was a member at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Ossian where is was active in a number of ways. He was a fixture when it came to church and schools athletics. He was served as athletic director, as an umpire, and as a coach, just to name a few. He prided himself in coach multiple generations. He was also an avid New York Yankees and Chicago Bears fan. Surviving family include his wife, Gail Werling; children, Phillip (Faith) Werling, Melissa (Nathan) Householder, Jasson Werling, and Garrett Werling; grandchildren, Kyndal, Savannah, Hunter, Olivia, Micole, Lucas, and Arrya; adopted children, Ciena Werling and Nicholas Fuller; sister, Dawn (Kevin) Buuck; and two nieces and two nephews. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 6514 East 750 North, Ossian with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Funeral Home, 120 West Mill Street, Ossian. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Contributions in Mickey's memory may be made to Bethlehem Lutheran School for future athletic needs.
