Michael Penn Bixler, 64, of Overland Park, KS passed Tues. January 10, 2017.

Michael was born December 1, 1952 in Council Bluffs, IA to Frank and Marillyn Bixler. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1971 before receiving an Accounting degree from the University of Houston Downtown. In 2001 he received his Master in International Business from the Keller Graduate School of Management. He was a former Special Forces Sergeant First Class Medic in the US Army serving from 1971-2008. He enjoyed spending time with his family, keeping up with sports (Chiefs, NE Huskers, Former Houston Rockets, and the Royals), He also enjoyed hunting with his friend Joe and cousins in Corning, IA. He loved working outside, building and creating new things. He enjoyed reading anything and everything, and liked to learn new things. He always enjoyed playing the guitar, watching James Bond movies and Trailer Park Boys and playing with his cats.

He is survived by his children, Dakota and McKenzie.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.

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