Michael T. Wider, 77, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at his home.

Mike was born on August 29, 1947, in Elkhart, IN, to the late William E. Wider, Jr. and Stasia M. (Long) Wider. He married the love of his life, Julie A. (Matchette) Wider on June 7, 1969, at McCoy Memorial Baptist Church.

Mike is preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

Mike is survived by his wife of 55 years, Julie of Elkhart; brother Steve Wider (Elkhart); daughters, Lisa (Greg) Foy, Cindy (Jason) Miller, and Jenny (Ryan) Batchelor; his eighteen grandchildren and his great-granddaughter.

Mike graduated from Elkhart High School in 1965. He retired from UPS in 1994, having worked there for 27 years. Mike was a faithful member of McCoy Memorial Baptist Church his whole life.

Mike was a competitive weightlifter who held national and world records. After his retirement, his second career became volunteering at Concord East Side. He also enjoyed tending to his yard, antiquing, and woodworking, making many projects for family and friends.

Mike was a loving and supportive husband, son, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.

A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at McCoy Memorial Baptist Church, 134 St. Clair Avenue, Elkhart, IN 46516. Visitation will start at 12:00 P.M., with the service following at 1:00 P.M.

Those who wish to send a condolence, share a memory, or order flowers may do so at www.billingsfuneralhome.com.