Michael Allen Sekse, age 48, of Richmond, Indiana passed away tragically on Monday March 19th, 2012. Mike was born January 19th, 1964 in Richmond, IN to Ellen and Floyd Sekse. Mike was a life-long resident of Richmond, IN. He will be missed terribly by his friends and family. He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd G. Sekse, and grandparents, Albert and Wilma Smith. He is survived by his mother, Ellen Brubaker, wife Beth Drook-Sekse, children Alex (Rebecca) Michael Asbell Sekse, Erin Wadsworth, Jerome Tapp and W. Brandon Tapp, brother Tim Waterman, Mark (Debbie) Sekse of Eaton, OH, Brian Drook, sisters Jill (Leo) Fannin, Melinda Sekse, Tonya Sekse, Karla (Mike) Lopeman, Kim McClain, in-laws Roy and Paulette Mermoud and Kenny and Wanda Drook. Mike also leaves behind many nieces and nephews, but will be especially missed by Big Alex Jones, Brian Drook, Jr., Haley Drook, Charles Colt Drook. Words cannot describe the grief and sorrow the family is experiencing from the loss of such a great man who loved his family dearly. Mike was a special part of so many people's lives and lived selflessly. He loved us and we loved him. There wasn't anything Mike wouldn't do for someone who needed him. We will miss him so very much and know that he is home with his father, Floyd, and his heavenly Father. Services will be conducted at 12:00 noon on Wednesday (March 28, 2012) in Riggle �" Waltermann Mortuary. Pastor Kevin Arthur and Pastor David Eales will officiate. Burial will be in Goshen Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday (March 27, 2012) from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. www.riggle-waltermann.com