Wayne Thomas Mikel

Wayne Thomas Mikel obituary

Wayne Thomas Mikel

Wayne Mikel Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by LR Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service on Aug. 14, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Wayne Thomas Mikel of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late Rube Mikel and Catherine Bryant Mikel, was born on March 15, 1948, in Campbellsville, and departed this life on August 13, 2025, at the Grandview Nursing and Rehab in Campbellsville. He was 77 years of age.

He professed faith in Christ and had attended the Robinson Creek Baptist Church. He loved his dogs and going camping.

He is survived by several nieces and nephews, including Janet Mills, Darlene Burris, and Louise Lawson, and many other friends.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Mikel, and nine siblings: Betty Compton, Annette Smothers, Shirley Wise, Dora Mikel, Rena Murphy, Kenneth "Possum" Mikel, Mary Frances Mikel, Guy Douglas Mikel, and Barbara Jean Mikel.

There will be a Graveside Service for Wayne Thomas Mikel on Friday, August 15, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. at the Robinson Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

L.R. Petty Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Wayne Thomas Mikel, please visit our floral store.

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

How to support Wayne's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Wayne Mikel's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Wayne Mikel's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?