Thomas D. Mishler Obituary (1950 - 2024)

Thomas David Mishler was born March 2, 1950, in Independence, Kansas and was the first child of Chester Owen and Bonita Marie Mishler. He passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2024, at the age of 74. Thomas worked for Kroger as an A/C and Refrigeration Technician for over 20 years and retired from Kroger in 1998 to start his own company T&R Services that him and his wife Renee ran along with their son Joshua Pogorzelski. Thomas enjoyed traveling with his wife, riding his motorcycle, reading a good western novel and woodworking when he had time off. Thomas is survived by his daughter Collete and Husband Tracy Ewing of Baytown, TX, son Thomas Mishler II of Wasilla, AK, son Joshua Pogorzelski of Santa Fe, TX, son Adam Pogorzelski and wife Marissa of Corpus Christi, TX, 6 grandchildren, Clif, Anna, Kaleb, Rex, Trenton, and Connor, 4 great-grandchildren, Rylan, Parker, Connor and Cooper, sister Mary Mishler of Ashland, KS, sister Denise and husband John Cleveland of Birmingham, AL. He was preceded in death by his wife of 31 years Renee Lessard, parents Chet and Bonita Mishler, his brother Kevin, and sister Kathleen. A celebration of life will be held at a future date for both Thomas and his wife Renee. We ask that you please keep our family in your thoughts and prayers as we navigate through this terrible loss.