Michael Lee Souder, 66, of Bluffton, passed away on Friday morning, Sept. 25, 2020, at his residence.

Mike was born in Bluffton on Aug. 11, 1954.  His was preceded in death by his parents, Ronald Lee Souder and Emily Joan (Morrison) Buckland.  Mike married Betty L. Hammond in Wells County on Nov. 1, 1977; she survives.

In addition to his wife, Mike is survived by a son, Shane (Gina) Souder of Petroleum; a daughter, Shannon O'Neal of Bluffton; a brother, Pat Souder of South Bend; along with four grandchildren.

Aside from his parents, Mike was preceded in death by two brothers, Wendell and Jack Souder; and a sister, Rhonda Carson.

Per Mike's request, there are no services planned at this time.  Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel of Bluffton.

Memorial donations in memory of Mike may be made to the Wells County Food and Clothing Bank.