Michael W. Urschel, 53, Silver Lake, IN died at 2:28 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2016 in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester, IN. He was born January 12, 1963 in Huntington, IN to Glenn & Dorcas (Paul) Urschel. He graduated from Canyon Del Oro High School in 1981 and attended University of Arizona. He served in the Army National Guard and worked in construction in Tucson, AZ. He loved animals and most especially his cat, Neko. He was a history fanatic and was lovingly referred to as “Professor” He is survived by his father and step mother, Glenn & Connie Urschel, Tucson, AZ; his mother and step father, Dorcas & LeRoy Bishop, North Manchester, IN; sister, Annette Urschel, Silver Lake, IN; aunt Norma (Lonny) Ripplinger, Tucson, AZ; three step brothers and six step sisters. Family and friends may call Friday, May 20, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN. Services will be Friday, May 20, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN. Pastor Russell Reahard will officiate. For those who wish to honor the memory of Michael Urschel, memorial contributions may be given to Wabash County Cancer Society, PO Box 144, North Manchester, IN 46962 or Wabash Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Ave., Wabash, IN 46992. To send a private condolence to the Urschel family, use the condolence link on the McKee Mortuary homepage.