Obituary of Robert E Mishler

Mr. Robert E. “Gene” Mishler, 83, of Pleasantville, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at 7:50 a.m. after an extended illness. Gene was born on August 7, 1937 at Cherokee County, KS, a son of the late Robert L. and Edna Bergmann Mishler. He married Marilyn Maginnis Horn on May 8, 1987. He was a veteran having served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He entered the service on April 2, 1957 and was honorably discharged on April 1, 1959. Gene had been employed as a postal carrier in Titusville for 30 years until his retirement in 1996. Gene was an avid golfer and member of the Elder Statesmen Golf League. He was fortunate to have had three holes –in-one during his life. He also enjoyed bowling; walking the bike trial, sometimes as much as 10 to 15 miles daily; enjoyed country music and western style square dancing with the Shindiggers; and feeding the birds and squirrels at home. Gene is survived by his wife Marilyn of Pleasantville; two children, Saoirse “Sheri” Mishler of Tallahassee, FL, and Kelly Akerley and husband Richard of Tampa, FL; two grandchildren, Kaitlyn Garcia and Hannah Miles; step sons, David Horn and wife Roni, and John Horn and wife Heidi, all of Titusville; numerous step grandchildren and step great grandchildren; his wife’s sister in law, Pat Maginnis of Titusville. In addition to his parents Gene was preceded in death by a brother, John Leroy Mishler; a sister, Sharon Mishler, and a step son, James Horn, and step granddaughter Jessica Horn. As per his request no public visitation will be observed. A graveside service will be in McCune Cemetery in McCune, KS. The family asks that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Crawford County 417 N. Monroe St. Titusville, PA 16354.