Michael “Mickie” W. Mann, 80, of New Castle passed away on the afternoon of Saturday, November 25, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by his family.
He was born on January 23, 1943, in New Castle, a son of the late John and Marie (McClurg) Mann.
Mickie graduated from New Castle Chrysler High School in 1961 and attended St. Paul Bible College in Minnesota. He worked as an Electrician at Chrysler Corporation before retiring in 1998, over 33 years of service. He founded KIP, Kids Is People, where Chrysler employees purchased Christmas gifts for children. Mickie enjoyed Native American culture and music and was a member of the National Center for Great Lakes Native American Culture. He had a passion for books and was an avid reader and a faithful member of Friends of the Library.
Mickie loved kids and volunteered at schools across Henry County sharing his Native American heritage. He also enjoyed playing guitar and singing with a country group named Sundowners. He owned Garden Spots, a 9-hole golf course…