Michael Rex Pannell, 55, of Loogootee

He was born April 4, 1966, in Bedford, Indiana to Roy and Nancy (Lee) Pannell. 

Mike married Michelle Troutman on January 26, 2008, and she survives. He was employed at NSWC Crane for 35 years, where he was member of the AFGE. He also was a member of the Loogootee Christian Church. Mike loved Indy Car and went to many races. He enjoyed mowing and yardwork. He was a Loogootee Lions and Indiana University basketball fan. Mike was a self- proclaimed “grill master”. He loved music and classic rock. Although, his favorite activity was spending time with his family and grandchildren. 

Mike was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mary Louise and Harry Lee and Mary Louise and Everett Pannell. 

He is survived by his wife, Michelle of Loogootee; children, Meagan Louise (Jacob) Friede of Terre Haute, Gregory Scott Pannell of Loogootee, Shelby Renee (Matthew) Hill of Jasper and Chelsea Rae Smith (significant other, Jordan Brant) of Bloomington; grandchildren, Areanna Nicole Friede, Zoey Renee Friede, Talen David Hill, Stanislaw Douglas McConnell and Madeline Louise Hill; parents, Roy and Nancy Pannell of Loogootee; siblings, Nanette Michelle (Aaron) Hembree of Loogootee, Angela Louise Dillon of Odon and Cori Lee (Tim) Lukomski of Loogootee. 

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 14, 2022, at the Loogootee Christian Church. Burial will follow in Goodwill Cemetery. 

Visitation will be held Sunday, March 13, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee and Monday, March 14, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Condolences may be made online at www.blakefuneralhomes.com.