Richard Michael “Mike” Congleton Obituary (2022)

Richard Michael “Mike” Congleton, 71, of Indianapolis, handed away out of the blue on the night of Might 14, 2022, at his residence. Mike was born on September 30, 1950, to the late Richard Dale Congleton and Mildred (Peterson) Congleton. On October 14, 1972, he wed Beverly R. Watson.
An clever man, Mike earned his Bachelor of Training diploma from Indiana College, his Grasp of SocialStudies diploma from Butler College, and a Juris Physician of Regulation diploma from Indiana College. Mike taught social research lessons at Southport Excessive College for quite a few years the place he additionally coached tennis till 1987. Mike left instructing to open a non-public follow in regulation, after which went on to develop into an actual property agent. Mike retired in 2007 to spend a lot of his time caring for his two daughters and spouse.
A coronary heart of gold, Mike cherished the quite a few canines that the household rescued over time, most lately his canine companion, Cookie. When not caring for others, Mike loved an excellent glass of Chianti, and watching IU basketball play. At all times up for a problem, Mike at all times appreciated to restore computer systems; he served on the pc committee at St. Barnabas Catholic Church the place he and his household are members.
In 2018 Mike was recognized with throat most cancers which compelled him to have his larynx eliminated. Mike courageously fought this battle with a constructive perspective and labored to determine a assist group along with his speech therapist, Kaitlin Pennington, at Group Hospital North for others who suffered from head and neck cancers. “Unvoiced, however not speechless!” was Mike’s motto by means of shedding his voice to throat most cancers however changing into an advocate for others, exhibiting that he had loads of life left to stay. By this course of, Mike was in a position to educate medical personnel on speaking with sufferers who misplaced their voices however not their lives. Mike gave his all to supporting these in a number of laryngectomy Fb teams, typically texting them phrases of encouragement earlier than life-changing procedures and offering assist within the days after. Mike was a proud member of the Group Well being Community South Affected person and Household Advisory Council.
Mike’s enthusiasm for all times, witty humorousness, and real character will probably be dearly missed by all of those that cherished him. The impression he had on his household, college students, purchasers, and people within the head and neck most cancers group won’t quickly be forgotten.
Together with each mother and father, Mike is preceded in demise by a daughter, Colleen Elizabeth “Kiki” Congleton, and stepmother, Nina (Raymond) Congleton.
Survivors embrace his spouse, Beverly R. (Watson) Congleton; a daughter, Annelise C. Congleton; sister, Susan (Ken) Meadows; stepsisters, Cindy (Randy) Emily and Lorelei (Steve) Terkhorn; quite a few prolonged relations and mates.
The Life Celebration® Visitation for Mike will probably be held Saturday, Might 21, 2022, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM within the chapel on the O’Riley-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, 6107 South East Avenue, Indianapolis. Prayers will probably be mentioned within the funeral residence Saturday at 12:30 PM previous to the celebration of Mass. The Mass of Christian Burial will probably be celebrated at 1:00 PM on Saturday, Might 21, 2022, in St. Barnabas Catholic Church, 8300 Rahke Street, Indianapolis. Following the celebration of Mass, burial will happen in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions could also be made to the Group Well being Community Basis; envelopes will probably be offered on the funeral residence. Please go to www.ORileyBranson.com to depart an internet condolence for the Congleton household.
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Printed by Legacy on Might 17, 2022.