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Michael Wayne "Mike" Tharp

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Michael Wayne "Mike" Tharp obituary, 1960-2020, Boonville, IN

BORN

1960

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Koehler Funeral Home Inc

304 E Main St

Boonville, Indiana

Michael Tharp Obituary

Michael "Mike" Wayne Tharp

Boonville - Michael "Mike" Wayne Tharp, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at his home.

Michael was born on August 18, 1960, in Evansville, Indiana, to James Alvin Tharp and the late Mary Ann (Tucker) Tharp. He served our country proudly in the United States Army and met his beloved wife, Margaret Jo "Maggie" (Enriquez) Tharp while they both were enlisted. They have been married for over 36 years. They never fought, went to bed angry, or left the house without saying I love you. Their son, Kyle was a big part of his life and together his family lived a very peaceful and content life- enjoying stargazing, basketball, golf, and auto racing to name a few.

Mike leaves behind his wife and son, a loyal dog named Bear; father, James Tharp; three sisters, Patty Kennedy, Barbara Mann, and Sandy (John) Yoder; sister in law, Jeanne (Chuck) DeCosta; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and nephews; and longtime good buddies, Ronnie, Dave, and Mook.

A walkthrough visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Koehler Funeral Home in Boonville, Indiana, with a private service at 6:00 p.m. for close family and friends. Everyone is encouraged to respect social distancing and healthy precautions.

Memorial donations can be made to: It Takes a Village- No Kill Rescue at https://itvrescue.org/ in his name.

Koehler Funeral Home of Boonville, Indiana is entrusted with care.

Friends unable to attend may send a condolence to the family at www.KoehlerFuneralHome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Courier Press from Jul. 20 to Jul. 22, 2020.

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Paula Risse

July 22, 2020

I knew Mike through his mother and he was a good person.It had been a long time since I seen him;he was a friend to our family.Prayers to all at this difficult time.RIP Mike

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