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Michael Mugler Obituary
He is survived by his wife and best friend, Sandra G. Mugler, sons Michael (Sheila), Ross (Martha), Patrick (Lisa), stepsons Dale (Theresa), Dean (Jill) Orren, and brother John (Mary). Michael was predeceased by his daughter Molly Williams and his sisters Ann Marie Wilt and Joan Conlin. He leaves behind a blended family that includes twelve grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.
Mike graduated from VPI (now Virginia Tech University) and was a proud four-year member of the VPI Corps of Cadets. He was a commissioned officer in the United States Air Force and later held positions at NACA (now NASA) at Langley and CONARC, and retired from TRADOC, Fort Monroe, Virginia.
Mike was a volunteer DOCENT at the Virginia Air & Space Museum for more than 25 years, with over 2,500 volunteer hours. He also served as a past president of the York River Exchange Club. Mike was an avid aviation nut and obtained his original pilots license from the CAA (now the FAA). He was one of the first and longtime member and volunteer at the Langley AFB Aero Club (he held membership # 001); Mike never failed to look up at the sound of airplanes.
Mike was a kind, loving and proud father, grandfather and great grandfather. He also had two dogs that he adopted from the Peninsula SPCA, often greeting neighbors during "dog walks" and discussing the latest goings on in the Tabb Lakes area.
Viewing will be on Monday, August 21, 2023, from 11:00am to 5:00pm at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home in downtown Hampton. A second viewing will be on Tuesday, August 22, from 9:00am to 9:30am at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 7 Frank Ln on Ft. Monroe, followed by a funeral mass at 9:30am. Reception to follow at the Hampton Yacht Club, 4707 Victoria Boulevard in Hampton, after the funeral Mass.
In lieu of flowers, please send a contribution to the Peninsula SPCA or to Catholic Charities.
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Jim Buelow
August 13, 2024
Rest in Mike, we miss you.
John Vaughan
May 26, 2024
Mike and I were in Squadron D at Virginia Tech 1959. He was like a miracle person to me, saving me from a disaster and always supportive. Last time I saw him was when he surprised me by attending my wife Pat's funeral in Williamsburg in 2022. To me he was and always will be an angel.
EA
August 28, 2023
My deepest condolences. May God's Holy Spirit be with the family. I pray that he brings comfort to you all at this difficult time.
Russell, Angela, Kaylei, Russell, & Bailey Pitts. Tiger Run.
August 22, 2023
Sorry for your Loss! Mr Mike was the nicest guy and always stopped to talk or pet our dog. He will be missed!
anonymous
August 21, 2023
Thank you for your service Sir, rest well.
Turner and Delores Spencer
August 21, 2023
Dear Ross, Martha and Family,
You have our deepest condolences and sympathy.
May your family continue to enjoy fond memories.
Turner and Delores Spencer
Jim Pouchot, on behalf of the VASC Docents
August 21, 2023
So very sorry for the loss of your loved one. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. The VASC Docents share in your grief and we thank Mike for sharing his time with us at the Center. It was great volunteering with you. There is are memories in our hearts of you that we will cherish forever.
Deacon Dan Johnson
August 20, 2023
Grateful for your example of faith family and friends. Eternal rest grant unto Mike oh Lord and let perpetual life shine upon him.
Deacon Dan Johnson
Phil & Ellen Alexander
August 18, 2023
Phil & I send our sincerest condolences to the Mugler family. I´m sure Mr Mugler had a huge welcoming party in heaven. Special hugs to our great friends Mike, Sheila, Nichole, Casey & Kelly May each of you forever hold special memories of your dad & grandpa.
Jim and Susan Buelow
August 18, 2023
A great person and a wonderful friend, Rest in Peace Mike. May God Bless you and your family as you celebrate a life well lived.
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