Glen Mishler

Glen Parker Mishler, a devoted husband, father, veteran, and craftsman, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025. Born in Ticonderoga, New York, on February 26, 1926, to Glen Parker Mishler and Marjorie L. Pratt Mishler.

Glen was baptized at the Ticonderoga Methodist Church and graduated from Ticonderoga High School in 1944. Shortly after, he joined the Army Air Corps, where he trained in B-17 and B-29 gunnery and aerophotography. He served with the 8th Air Force 311 Reconnaissance Squadron under General Roosevelt and participated in the atomic bomb tests in Roswell, New Mexico.

While stationed in Denver, Glen met and married Margaret Wolters on August 12, 1945, at the Ludell Lutheran Church in Kansas. Together, they raised two children: Glen Charles and Deborah Lynn.

After his military service, Glen pursued aeronautical studies under the G.I. Bill and became a licensed FAA flight engineer and aero mechanic. He began his long and distinguished career at Boeing in Wichita in 1949, where he worked on the B-47 and B-52 bomber programs and later contributed to the design and engineering of the CFM56 engine for the 737-400 and KC-135 aircraft. His work earned him a Certificate of Excellence for his contributions to engine accessory systems.

Glen was a dedicated member of Trinity Lutheran Church and later Bethany Lutheran Church, where he served as treasurer and led multiple building projects. He handcrafted many of the church’s furnishings, including the pulpit, lectern, hymn boards, and sound system, and installed bookcases in the pastor’s study. His craftsmanship and devotion to his church were a reflection of his deep faith and love for his community.

An avid outdoorsman, Glen enjoyed pheasant and quail hunting, often sharing these experiences with pastors and friends at his in-laws’ farm in northwest Kansas. He and Margaret loved to travel, visiting family across the U.S., spending winters in San Diego, and touring Europe, including a memorable visit to Normandy on the 50th anniversary of D-Day and to the ancestral church of Martin Luther in Germany.

Glen’s life was marked by service, craftsmanship, faith, and love for his family and community. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Glen is survived by his son Glen "Charlie" Mishler (Carol); daughter Debbie Kempston (Chris); 2 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and 5 step grandchildren.

Glen was preceded in death by his wife Margaret A. Mishler; his father Glen Parker Mishler and his mother Marjorie L. Pratt Mishler.

A Celebration of Life for Glen will be held Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Lakeview Funeral Home, 12100 E 13Th St N, Wichita, Kansas 67206.