Bernice W. Mithoefer, 90, of Indianapolis, passed away at 11:55 p.m. Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at Springhurst Health Campus in Greenfield. He had been in declining health for the last year. The son of the late Willard and Bertha (Hartman) Mithoefer, He was born December 19, 1920 in Marion County and lived his entire life on Mithoefer road. His marriage of 66 years was to Ellanor L. Prange on November 8, 1941 at St. John United Church of Christ. She preceded him in death on April 14, 2008. Mr. Mithoefer operated a grain and livestock farm with his father until 1960 when he left to become office manager of the Marion County ASCS (Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Service) office, retiring in 1983. He was a lifetime member of St. John United Church of Christ. In his younger days he was very active in the church holding many offices including president of the congregation. He was also a longtime member of the Marion County Farm Bureau Association. Bernice lived his life as an example for others to follow as a Christian and a hard worker with integrity. He enjoyed fishing and playing cards with friends and family. Surviving is a son, Stan Mithoefer (wife: Kay) of Lafayette and a daughter, Shirley Dingle (husband: Norm) of New Palestine. He loved spending time with his family and was so proud of his two grandchildren, Brent Mithoefer (wife: Lisa) and Brenda Clapper (husband: Marc). He always had a twinkle in his eye for his six great-grandchildren, Rachel, Grant, Alex, Kaitlyn, Payton and Camryn. Friends may call from 5 until 8 p.m. Sunday, October 9, 2011 at St. John United Church of Christ (11000 East Washington St., Indianapolis) and also from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday, October 10, 2011 at the church; Pastor Audrey Alexander to officiate. Interment to follow in St. John United Church of Christ Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the St. John United Church of Christ.