Michael Dennis Rehling

Michael Dennis Rehling
Mike Rehling, age 82 of Shelton, CT, beloved husband of Joyce (Longfellow) Rehling passed away peacefully at home on September 29, 2022, after battling cancer, surrounded by family and friends. He was born September 17, 1940, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Charles Arthur Rehling and Ruby (Heard) Rehling. Mike was a loving father of 5, Debby Rehling, Cindy Rehling Watkins, Kim Ofstrofskey, Robert Ryff (wife, Sherry) and Steve Ryff (wife, Dee). He also had 10 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, a sister, Stephanie Rehling Eckert (husband, Bill). Mike was born and raised in Martinsville, Indiana where he graduated from Martinsville High School in 1958 and went on to study at Indiana University. He joined the Air Force in 1960 where he had a successful career specializing in Bomb Navigation and working on the radar for B-52 aircraft. Mike retired as a Master Sergeant in 1981 from SAC Headquarters in Omaha Nebraska. Mike went on to a career as an Engineering Manager at Norden Systems where he focused on radar systems. Following retirement Mike, as a dedicated Christian, was a Lay Leader for the First United Methodist Church of Shelton, CT, an avid swimmer, VP of Norden Retirement Association and he was also a recreational pilot. Mike was known for his sense of humor, smile and calm demeanor. He loved being with friends and family and was very social. Mike was preceded in death by his mother and father, Ruby and Art Rehling of Martinsville, IN. Family and friends are invited to visit on Friday, October 7, 2022, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 p.m. in the chapel at Neal & Summers Funeral and Cremation Center in Martinsville. A service celebrating his life will immediately follow beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest with military honors in Nebo Memorial Park Cemetery in Martinsville. The family plans to have a celebration of life in Shelton, CT in the near future. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.nealandsummers.com.