Evans Funeral Home
314 E Main St
Norwalk, OH 44857
Phone: 419-668-1469
Website: http://www.norwalkfuneral.com/obituaries.php
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Joseph C. Missler, age 63, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, November 29, 2023, after a heroic battle with brain cancer.
He was born September 7, 1960, in Norwalk to the late Arnold and Ethel Missler.
He was a 1978 graduate of St. Paul High School and received a bachelor's from Bowling Green State University. He purchased the family business, Arnie's Cycle in 1989 in Norwalk and has been the owner and operator for 34 years of Excel Bike and Fitness. He was an active member of St. Paul Catholic Church and served on several committees including RCIA, marriage preparation, choir, eucharistic minister and usher. He was a mentor with the Reach our Youth program Huron County. As an avid cyclist he was a founding father, board member and volunteer with Firelands Rails to Trails, Inc.
He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Carol (Matuszewski) Missler of Norwalk; daughter, Andrea M. Missler of Norwalk; and his son, SSgt Andrew J. Missler, USMC; siblings, Barbara (Daniel) Lesch of Norwalk, Laureen Missler of Toledo, and Richard Missler of Norwalk; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws.
Friends may call on Monday, December 4, 2023, from 3:00 - 6:00 P.M. at the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk. A funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 10:30 A.M. at St. Paul Catholic Church, 91 E. Main Street, Norwalk. Interment will follow at St. Paul Cemetery and a luncheon in the church gathering space.
Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Paul Catholic Church, 91 E. Main Street, Norwalk, OH 44857, Firelands Rails to Trails, 69 S. Ridge Street, Monroeville, OH 44847 or in Joe's name to Mercy Health Foundation online https://foundation.mercy.com/toledo.
