Michael David Sasher, Sr., 76, of Glenwood, went to be with the Lord peacefully, Monday, December 26, 2022 at I. U. Health of Indianapolis after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born July 15, 1946 in Connersville, one of three children of Lester Calvin and Naomi Elizabeth Dunn Sasher.
On August 5, 1972, he married the love of his life, Nancy Kay Bell, a native of Putnam County, at Roachdale Baptist Church in Roachdale, Indiana. Mrs. Sasher survives.
Michael worked for Roots Blower for 41 years, retiring in September of 2008.
He was a member of the UAW Local #1118. In his leisure, he enjoyed traveling, fishing, and boating on the Brookville Reservoir. He also enjoyed playing cards and took pride in taking care of his yard. Above all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Nancy Kay Sasher; four children, Michael David (Kristine) Sasher, Jr. of Andersonville, Indiana, Scott (Misty) Sasher of Rushville, Indiana, Tammy (Patrick) Boyer of Glenwood, Indiana, and Diane Rose of Gloŭcester, England; twelve grandchildren, Samantha (Jacob) Glover of Connersville, Alexander (April) Sasher of Hinesville, Georgia, Erika Sasher of Southport, Indiana, Megann Sasher of Richmond, Indiana, Sarah Estes of Glenwood, Indiana, Christopher Matheson of Texas, Michelle (JMax) Quenon of Texas, Kadie Rose of Baltimore, Maryland, Jacob Wood, Brittany Wood, Mackenzie Wood, and Brooklyn Wood all of Rushville; five great grandchildren, Madison Glover, Charlotte Glover, Elijah Sasher, Klávon Brindley, and Grayson Bundy; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Michael Sasher of Richmond; and two brothers, Calvin Eugene Sasher and Kenneth Ray Sasher.
Friends may visit from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Jeff Edwards officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Fayette County Veterans Council. Burial at Orange North Cemetery will be at a later date.
Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.