Michael Eugene Shawler

Michael E. Shawler, 71, of Hurricane, WV passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 19, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents William Thomas and Mary Laverne Shawler. Mike grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, where his beloved nickname “Mickey” originated and is still used by his sisters today. After attending Flaget High School in 1969, he was accepted into the University of Louisville where he received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in chemical engineering. His education led him to South Charleston, West Virginia where he worked over 30 years as a Process Engineer for multiple chemical companies including Union Carbide and Dow. He took a short ‘retirement’ in 2008 before returning as a Sr. Consultant at Belcan, continuing his support to the production engineering team at the Institute Plant. He is survived by his wife, Sally A. Shawler of Hurricane, WV. Sisters: Michele Raymer (Mike) and Patricia Garlitz of Louisville, KY, children: John Shawler (Chotika) of Hurricane WV, Ann Marie DeNardi (Kristopher) of Wheeling, WV, and Paul Shawler (Lesley) of Carbondale, IL, grandchildren: Morgan and Preston, one uncle, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mike gave generously and devoted his time to charitable organizations such as the Knights of Columbus and the Kentucky Colonels. He was a member of Ascension Catholic Church, in Hurricane, where his guitar filled Mass for the past 40 years. His gift in music was cascaded through the community. He loved an open-mic night at the local pub, strumming with the “Almost Heaven” Dulcimer Club, and playing clarinet with the community band; he graciously shared his talent with everyone he met. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association (https://diabetes.org). A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 am Wednesday March 22, 2023, at Ascension Catholic Church, 905 Hickory Mills Road, Hurricane, WV, 25526, with Rev. Father Vincent Joseph officiating. Burial will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Scott Depot, WV. Visitation for friends and family will be Tuesday, March 21, 2023 from 6pm – 8pm at Chapman Funeral Home, 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, WV. Anyone wishing to leave an online memory may do so by visiting Mike’s tribute page at: www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com. Chapman Funeral Home 3941 Teays Valley Road Hurricane, WV 25526 is honored to serve the Shawler family.

Michael Eugene Shawler

April 12, 1951 - March 19, 2023