Michael “Horse” V. Bryan

July 1, 1947 - October 11, 2020

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Soller-Baker Funeral Homes & Crematory, Lafayette Chapel

400 Twyckenham Blvd

Lafayette, IN 47909

Saturday 10/17, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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Michael Vance Bryan (aka Mike, Horse), of Lafayette IN passed away Sunday October 11^th, 2020 at the age of 73. Visitation will be held on Saturday October 17^th, 2020 from 4pm to 6pm at Soller-Baker Funeral Home 400 Twyckenham Blvd, Lafayette, IN 47909.

Mike was born on July 1^st, 1947 in Lafayette, IN to Cleo Francis Bryan and Josephine Lois (Snyder) Bryan. He attended Jefferson High School of Lafayette, IN. Mike married Cheryl Sue (Horn) Bryan April 11^th, 1970 and were married for 43 years.

He enjoyed storytelling to all who would listen. Mike had a passion for Jeeping. He spent many days at the Badlands jeeping with friends, enjoying the outdoors and the ride. Mike loved participating in the Camp Riley fundraiser 4xKids Days. Of recent years he spent most mornings at his favorite coffee shops with friends and sometimes took his granddaughter, Dylan, for breakfast before driving her to school.

Mike was preceded in death by his father (Cleo), mother (Lois) and his wife (Cheryl). He is survived by his son Michael Shanne Bryan of Lafayette, IN; daughter Cheryl Jenniffer (Bryan) Mako of Portland, OR; brother Kevin Bryan (aka Catfish) of Lafayette, IN; grandchildren Dylan Rose Bryan, Allison Riley Mako, Jade Overman and Parker Overman; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorial visitation will be Saturday October 17, 2020 from 4pm-6pm Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel. Inurnment private Fairhaven
Cemetery, Mulberry. You may sign the guest book and leave memories at www.soller-baker.com

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Michael Vance Bryan (aka Mike, Horse), of Lafayette IN passed away Sunday October 11th, 2020 at the age of 73. Visitation will be held on Saturday October 17th, 2020 from 4pm to 6pm at Soller-Baker Funeral Home 400 Twyckenham Blvd, Lafayette, IN 47909. Mike was born on July 1st, 1947 in Lafayette, IN to CleoContinue Reading

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Shane and Jenny, I first met Mike (Horse), as a sophomore at Jeff. He was telling a story to the those who would listen before class. History shows he never forgot how to deliver a story. Because of Mike I met Catfish, Cleo and Lois. All wonderful folks as well. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know my family’s thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Chuck Vaughn

I am so sorry for your loss. I met Mike at Fairfield in the late seventies. He insisted that he nearly killed me one time. We had a nickname for each other. "Gravy" was our nicknames. His storytelling was legendary. He will be missed. RIP "Gravy".

I'm sorry to see the news off Mike's passing. I had the pleasure of getting to know him in the last year. We spent many mornings at Panera together and went out to dinner a couple of times. I always enjoyed his stories. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Jeff Schmierer

Shanne and Jenny, So sorry for your loss. Last time I saw your dad was about a year ago at Main Street Amusements. He was enjoying the pinball machines! Sending you hugs and prayers!

Dear Shane and Jenny- we are sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Our sympathy to you and your family. As of right now we will not be attending--Uncle Ron just had eye surgeries and is staying in. We are trying to not expose him to anything in the air right now. Keep in touch. Uncle Ron & Aunt Margaret

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Sorry to hear about Mike's passing all of you will be in our Prayers for all of the family. Darrel & Sue Verhey

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.