Milton N. Mauntel, 80, Jasper
Milton N. Mauntel, 80, of Jasper, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2026, at a memory care facility in Avon, Indiana, surrounded by loving family.
Known as the quiet, eclectic, Renaissance man with a wide variety of knowledge and interests, Milton had a love for learning and a big heart for his family.
Born on March 12, 1946, Milton lived most of his formative and adult years on the family farm, just north of Jasper, Indiana. He worked tirelessly and dedicated many years in service of this farm.
Milton graduated from Dubois High School in 1964 and from Purdue University in 1970 with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. He served the community of Haysville through the civic service organization, Ruritan National, as a member for over 50 years and filling various roles, including over 30 years as Club Secretary.
He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Jasper, Indiana, where he often led adult Sunday School sessions. He worked for over 25 years at the AutoZone store in Jasper, where he was often sought out for his knowledge and honest advice.
As a father, Milton supported each of his children at school events throughout the years, especially loving the numerous band concerts and marching band contests. Milton had a love of classical music, history, NPR, and cats.
He will be dearly missed.
Cremation was chosen, and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
He is survived by his three children, Melissa Nowotarski (spouse, Adam; Indianapolis, IN), Melinda Mauntel (spouse Dustin Mouton; Tucson, AZ), and Michael Mauntel (spouse, Elise; Marshall, IN); grandchildren, Jonah Nowotarski, Lydia Nowotarski, Eloise Mouton, Luke Mauntel, Abigail Mauntel, Caleb Mauntel, and Maggie Mauntel; sister, Sara Wellman, sister, Carma Mauntel, and brother, Jake Mauntel (all Jasper, IN).
Milton is preceded in death by his parents, Milton H. Mauntel and Bernice Mauntel (Baker); two brothers, Charles Mauntel and John Mauntel; a sister, Dorothee Hohnstreiter; and his former wife, Marie Mauntel (Cox).
