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Mar 13, 2026
Michael F. Hoelscher
Michael F. Hoelscher, age 89, of Celina, passed away
Friday, March 6, 2026, at his residence.
Mike was born June 9, 1936, in Celina, a son of the late
Alfred H. & Lucy M. (Franck) Hoelscher.
Mike and Shirley E. (Sheets) were married January 27, 1960,
and spent 57 wonderful years together before Shirley's death
on August 5, 2017.
Surviving are their children: Sheryl (Phil) Borger of Franklin,
and Tonita (Bob) Phipps, Bill Hoelscher, Mary Lynn (Kevin)
Meyer and Kurt (Julie Parent) Hoelscher, all of Celina.
Also surviving are 11 grandchildren: Tyrone (Susie) Borger,
Jason (Beth) Borger, Travis (Amy) Borger, Clint (Cindy) Springer,
Amanda (Patrik) Loveless, Abby (Drew) Miller, Kyle (Courtney)
Hoelscher, Maddy (Ryan) Rogel, Cherylynn Topp, Brad (Megan)
Meyer and Heather (Chris Coats) Leist, step-grandchildren:
Greg (Stacy) Phipps, Jeff Phipps, Matt Parent and Jennifer (Rick)
Halsen, 38 great grandchildren and 32 great-great grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his brothers: David and Samuel
Hoelscher, granddaughters: Jessica and Rachael Springer,
a great granddaughter, and his parents-in-law: H. Glenn &
Evelyn (Rexroth) Sheets and brothers-in-law: Rex (Marilyn)
Sheets and Gary Sheets.
After attending St. Henry High School, Mike joined the U.S. Army
Reserves. He was one of the first employees at Huffy Bicycles
when they opened in 1954. Mike's timeclock # was 9. While at
Huffy's, he met the love of his life, Shirley, who also worked there.
In 1960, he went to work for Speicher Brothers Trenchers and
became their plant manager. Mike made changes to machinery
designs to improve performance.
Mike was co-founder, along with his wife Shirley, of H&S Company,
Inc. of Celina, manufacturing and repairing commercial trenchers.
They acquired both Speicher Brothers and Buckeye Trenchers.
In 1990, Mike developed a new trencher design that carried the
company for decades.
He restored Speicher Trencher Serial #2, and was in the process
of restoring a steam powered Buckeye Trencher.
Mike was a member of the NRA (National Rifle Association)
and HOG (Harley Owners Group), Celina Eagles Aerie #1291
and American Legion Post #210. He liked building and flying
model airplanes.
Mike and Shirley enjoyed traveling together, especially trips on
their Harley-Davidson. For two weeks every year, they traveled
by motorcycle making trips to Sturgis, South Dakota and nearly
every state.
Mike was known for always doing shenanigans, creating havoc
all in good spirit.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 18,
at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina, with Vicar
Mary Miller, officiating.
Burial will follow at Neptune Cemetery, with graveside military
rites to be conducted by Celina American Legion Post #210 and
VFW Post #5713.
Calling Hours are from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday,
March 17, and an hour prior to Services on Wednesday, at W.H.
Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina.
The Hoelscher family would like to extend a special Thank You
to Mike's wonderful home caregivers the last few years.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the
Alzheimer's Association or
CHP (Community Health Professionals) Hospice.
Condolences can be shared with Mike's family
at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
