Mike Fidler
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Michael Howard Fidler
Age 81, resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away June 12, 2025 in Farmington, Arkansas. He was born September 27, 1943 at Prairie Grove, Arkansas the son of Howard and Maritt (Carter) Fidler.
Mike was a devoted husband to his wife Carol. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Prairie Grove, the Prairie Grove Lion’s Club and served in the National Guard. He was a graduate of Prairie Grove High school and a graduate of the University of Arkansas where he was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. He was the owner of Fidler’s True Value Hardware and Fidler Properties. Mike loved fishing, raising cattle, hanging out at the hunting cabin, and time spent with family and grandkids. He was a competitive ping pong player. He loved antiques and enjoyed going to auctions. Mike was an avid Razorback fan.
Mike is preceded in death by his wife, Carol Lynn Fidler and one son, Kevin Lee Fidler.
Survivors include one son, Shawn Fidler and wife Julie of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; one daughter, Shannon Medina and husband Nelson of Farmington, Arkansas; two sisters, Linda Estopy of Fayetteville and Carolyn Shackelford of Prairie Grove; three grandsons Clay Fidler, Kyle Fidler and Jaxson Medina.
The family will receive friends Monday, June 16th, 2025, 6:00-8:00 PM at Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, June 17th, 2025 4:00 PM at the Prairie Grove First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Prairie Grove Cemetery Prairie Grove, Arkansas.
Age 81, resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away June 12, 2025 in Farmington, Arkansas. He was born September 27, 1943 at Prairie Grove, Arkansas the son of Howard and Maritt (Carter) Fidler.
Mike was a devoted husband to his wife Carol. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Prairie Grove, the Prairie Grove Lion’s Club and served in the National Guard. He was a graduate of Prairie Grove High school and a graduate of the University of Arkansas where he was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. He was the owner of Fidler’s True Value Hardware and Fidler Properties. Mike loved fishing, raising cattle, hanging out at the hunting cabin, and time spent with family and grandkids. He was a competitive ping pong player. He loved antiques and enjoyed going to auctions. Mike was an avid Razorback fan.
Mike is preceded in death by his wife, Carol Lynn Fidler and one son, Kevin Lee Fidler.
Survivors include one son, Shawn Fidler and wife Julie of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; one daughter, Shannon Medina and husband Nelson of Farmington, Arkansas; two sisters, Linda Estopy of Fayetteville and Carolyn Shackelford of Prairie Grove; three grandsons Clay Fidler, Kyle Fidler and Jaxson Medina.
The family will receive friends Monday, June 16th, 2025, 6:00-8:00 PM at Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, June 17th, 2025 4:00 PM at the Prairie Grove First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Prairie Grove Cemetery Prairie Grove, Arkansas.
Funeral Service
4:00 pm
Prairie Grove First United Methodist Church.
Visitation
6:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Final Resting Place
Prairie Grove Cemetery
North, Row 71, Space 205
General
Sep 27, 1943
Jun 12, 2025
81
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Tributes
Mike was such a force when it came to business but especially when it came to family. He was an example of what it means to show up and be there for each other no matter what.
Amy Bain - friend
Our dear friend…you will be truly missed!
So many Great memories—traveling, playing cards, fishing, hunting,Tuesday night at the Elks, etc.
You left a legacy your family can be very proud of!!
Alton & Joyce Pennington - Friends
Mike, you will surely be missed. You were such an entrepreneur of building places affordable for people. Thank you! Thank you for having such grace for the people. God has you! ???
Melinda Casto - Friend
Praying for Shawn, Shannon and the rest of the family. Mike was a dear friend and he will be missed
Rick Reed - friend
Mike was a wonderful and sincere friend. He always had a smile and shared that smile freely. He loved his family with all his heart and was devoted to Carol, Shawn and Shannon.
I loved to see this family on special Sundays at lunch where we would visit with laughter. Wonderful family.
Sarah Agee - Friend
It feels like the end of an era with Mike's passing. He made an art form of being over-the-top and humble at the same time. So many memories of Saturday night dinners at LJs, New Year's Eve dancing at Mountain Inn, calling hogs together at Razorback games, yelling for the Tigers at our kids' games, our young families travelling together to ski in Colorado, watch baseball in Kansas City, attend the 1984 World's Fair in New Orleans, and even a Dogpatch trip where Mike and I fought over the front seat because we both got car sick. Then later trips together to Hawaii, the Bahamas, Cabo, and several sad trips to Houston. Mike's big heart, his generous and loving spirit, and the strength of his character were endearing.
Brenda Black - Family Friend
This can’t be!. There is still so much to do. I’ll bet you and I ran over 10,000 miles trying to out do each other running wind sprints in football and basketball practice. We were good. Then came real life and all the wonderful family vacations- Colorado, Hawaii, Bahamas, Cabo, World's Fair, Razorback basketball games.Thanks to you and your family. Keep on running I’m with you always!
Russell BLACK - LIFE LONG FRIEND
My Dearest Sean and Shannon,
We were so so very sad to hear about your daddy‘s death. through the year's your dad and I became such good friends and your mother too. I loved working with her at school and I loved working with your dad on his building projects. I hope that you guys find peace and love in this journey and we will be thinking of you and praying for you. Always, Janice and Tommy
Janice & Tommy Durham - Dear Friend
Funeral Service
4:00 pm
Prairie Grove First United Methodist Church.
Visitation
6:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Final Resting Place
Prairie Grove Cemetery
North, Row 71, Space 205
General
Sep 27, 1943
Jun 12, 2025
81
Documents