J. Michael Lancaster

February 5, 1942 - December 18, 2020

J. Michael Lancaster, 78, of Evansville, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 at St. Vincent Medical Center from complications related to Covid-19. Mike was born February 5, 1942 in Evansville to the late Miles and Mary Ruth (Settles) Lancaster. Mike graduated from Memorial High School in 1960 and received his BS degree from the University of Evansville, where he was a member of Lamda Chi Alpha Fraternity. At the early age of 16, Mike started working at his father’s insurance agency, Lancaster Insurance, where he later became owner and operator. Mike continued to work in the insurance industry until the time of his death. Mike was active in the local and state insurance associations and served as president of the local association. He is survived by his wife, Sally (Pfefferle) Lancaster; son, Brandon Lancaster; daughters, Allison Lancaster and Ashley (Lancaster) Wells; brother, Miles Patrick Lancaster; stepchildren, Andrew Grampp and Kate (Grampp) Eshleman; grandchildren, Kassandra Henderson, Jaygan Lancaster and Beau Wells. Mike was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Rosemary O’Daniel, Pamela Lancaster; brother, Stephen Lancaster. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 21, 2020 at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel, 800 S. Hebron. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with Fr. Bernie Etienne officiating. The service will be live streamed on Ziemer Funeral Home and Cremation Services Facebook page. Entombment will be at St. Joseph Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society, 809 N. Lafayette Ave., Evansville, IN 47711. Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.