Joseph “Mike” Whited, 70, of Hartford City, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026, in his home. He was born in Muncie, Indiana, on August 31, 1956, to Hubert and Lila (Piner) Whited.

Mike graduated from Delta High School, received his undergraduate degree in geology from Ball State University, and later went on to receive his master’s degree from the University of Utah. He served in the United States Marines and was honorably discharged. In his latest work, he was an Environmental Geologist with Golar’s Environmental Engineering. Mike attended The Lighthouse Church in Hartford City. Mike was an avid golfer, outdoorsman, and fisherman.

Mike also volunteered many weekends for Servants at Work, Inc, building ramps for those who had a physical disability. Additionally he volunteered to work with “Team Rubicon” a veteran led organization serving our community.

He is survived by his loving wife, Jerri (Crouse) Whited; daughter, Rachel Whited; brothers, Fred Whited and Jack (Bobbie) Whited; sisters-in-law, Joy (Jim “Bill”) Lowe and Diana (Hall) Crouse; several nieces and nephews; and exchange students they hosted from Germany.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Hubert and Lila Whited; daughter, Angela Whited; brothers, Don Whited and Roy Whited; sister-in-law, Joann Whited; in-laws Earl and Mary Crouse, and brother-in-law, Dane Crouse.

The family will receive visitors from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Garden View Funeral Home, 10501 N. State Rd 3, Muncie, IN 47303.

A funeral service will follow immediately after at 1:00 pm at the funeral home with Pastor Carlton Bowden.

Urn burial will take place at Gardens of Memory, Muncie, at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to Saws (Servants at Work, Inc); admin@sawsramps.org or 317-844-7664.