Wayne G. Mittler, 81, of Clarksville, TN, died on Sunday, April 8, 2012 at his residence. He was born on May 19, 1930 in Washington, Missouri to the late Fredolin Mittler and Marie Helton Mittler. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Art Mittler.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at 2 PM at Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Chapel with Rev. Richard Wesley officiating. Burial will be in Antioch United Methodist Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 from 4-8 PM and Wednesday, April 11, 2012 from 12 PM until the hour of service at the funeral home.
Mr. Mittler was a retired teacher and principal, serving the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System for over thirty years and touching the lives of countless children. He received his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from Austin Peay State University and was a member of Kappa Delta Pi National Honor Society, as well as national, state, and local education associations. A U.S. Army Veteran, Mr. Mittler served in the Korean War with the 187th Airborne Division. He had two combat jumps, was awarded the Purple Heart after being wounded in action and was a member of the VFW and American Legion. He was a faithful member of Antioch United Methodist Church for over Fifty years where he served in a multitude of ways. Mr. Mittler enjoyed reading, fishing, working in the garden, and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Georgia Yarbrough Mittler; one son, Rick (Dee) Mittler of Houston, TX; two daughters, Marilyn (Billy) Harper and Suzy (Mike) Hopkins of Clarksville, TN; one brother, Bobby Mittler; five grandchildren, Mary Beth Jones, David Harper, Derek Hopkins, Lauren Hopkins, and Ryan Hopkins; and two great grandchildren, Claire Jones and Katie Jones.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons, David Harper, Derek Hopkins, Ryan Hopkins, Daniel Brown, Brandon Jones, and Michael Yarbrough.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Antioch United Methodist Cemetery Fund, c/o Bobby Mills, 451 Fentress Lane, Clarksville, TN 37040. Arrangements entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040. On-line condolences may be made at www.neal-tarpley.com.