Mickey C. Mikels, 56, of Brookston, died unexpectedly of heart complications at 2:50 a.m. Thursday, September 27, 2012 at IU Health Hospital of Lafayette. He was born July 14, 1956 in Lafayette to the late Donald and Rena (McNeely) Mikels. He graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School in 1975, and in 1999, he received his Associate's Degree in Business from Indiana Wesleyan. His marriage was to Deb Young on October 16, 1976 at Brookston United Methodist Church. She survives. Mick was an 3500 Machine Supervisor at Caterpillar, where he had worked for 28 years. He also coached Frontier Summer Baseball and Little Gridiron football, and he was a member of Brookston United Methodist Church. Mick was named after his father's favorite baseball player, Mickey Mantle and shared a love for the Yankees like his dad. He loved and cherished spending time with his family and watching his sons play sports. He also enjoyed camping, boating, and riding his Harley. Surviving with his wife are three sons; Kurtis L. Mikels (wife: Jamie) of Brookston, Caleb J. Mikels (significant other: Anna) of Brookston and Keifer R. Mikels (fiancé: Nicole) of Brookston, two sisters; Kim Wainscott (husband: Gus Kull) of Lafayette and Tami Rehwinkle (husband: Joey) of Delphi, mother-in-law; Rosemary Young of Brookston, brother-in-law; Stanley Young of Brookston, two sister-in-laws; Sharon Hiner (husband: Jerry) of Brookston and Vickie Richardson of Lafayette and several nieces and nephews. Also surviving are his two shih tzus, Sophie and Bella. He was preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law, James Young and a sister-in-law, Connie Weston. Friends may call from 2-7 p.m. Sunday, September 30, 2012 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston. His funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 1, 2012 also at the funeral home with Rev. Tom Watt and Rev. Dr. Lelan D. McReynolds officiating. Interment to follow at Brookston Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in his name to the St. Joseph's College Baseball Team.