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Michael L. Detering

July 31, 1948 — September 18, 2021

Michael L. Detering, 73, of Knightstown, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021. He was born July 31, 1948 in Terre Haute the son of Robert L. Fagg and Mary E. Detering who preceded him in death.

Mike graduated from Gerstmeyer High School in Terre Haute in 1966. He served four years in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in the Philippines. In the Philippines Mike did mechanical maintenance on the aircraft. In 1973 he was released from active duty with an honorable discharge as a Staff Sergeant. After the Air Force, Mike graduated from Indiana State University with an Electrical Engineer degree (EE).

Mike retired as a sales Electrical Engineer following many years of service. He loved to build things around the farm, working on old cars, doing outdoor projects and his two dogs, Thor and Theia.

He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Diane Detering; son, Donald (Teri) Detering; and sister, Pat Buechler; several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be at 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service Knightstown Chapel with Pastor Tony Darling officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Glen Cove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until time of service. Condolences and memories of Michael may be shared at www.hinsey-brown.com .
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Saturday, October 9, 2021

11:00am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service Knightstown Chapel

7355 S Indiana 109, Knightstown, IN 46148

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Celebration of Life

Saturday, October 9, 2021

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service Knightstown Chapel

7355 S Indiana 109, Knightstown, IN 46148

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