Johnny Lynn

Mahler

A limb has fallen from our family tree.

I keep hearing a voice that says," Grieve not for me." Remember the best times, the laughter, the song.

The good life I lived while I was strong.

Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you.

Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through. My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest.

Remembering all, how I truly was blessed.

Continue traditions, no matter how small.

Go on with your life, don't worry about falls.

I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin.

Until the day comes we're together again.

Johnny "Catfish" Mahler, 58, was called home on February 5, 2023. He was the widower of Wanda Mahler. They shared twenty-six years of marriage together.

Born in Wichita Falls, Texas, he was the son of Richard and Dorothy Mahler. He worked most of his life in the oilfield industry to make sure his family was provided for. His dedication on the rig inspired others to work hard and learn more. Protective over his family a beast he could be. Even, with his rough exterior and a grizzly growl at the end of the day he was a gentle and huggable teddy bear.

Generous with his heart and frugal with his money, his wise words were, "If you pinch your pennies, you will never spend your dollars." With a lighthearted grin he would also say," If it smells like cologne leave it alone."

He enjoyed his free time on the lake with a pole in the water, visiting with family and friends, and two-stepping at the local honky-tonk. He will be remembered for his lighthearted grin, silly jokes, large stature, and Liberty overalls.

Johnny was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Mahler, parents Richard and Dorothy Mahler, siblings Dana Mahler, Janice Marley, Joann Gardea, Richard Mahler JR.( Poly), Tommy Mahler.

Survived by his partner/companion Kathy Weatherly, siblings Andrea " Ande" Stewart in Skitook, Oklahoma, Linda Clark in San Springs, Oklahoma. His children Misty Mahler-Garcia and husband Jeff (Jeff-Ro), Windy Mahler, Charity Stuckey, and Jason Stuckey. His Grandchildren Jayda, Emily and husband Michael, Johnathan, Christal, Malex, Joseph, Ethan, Amaya, Maverick, Nina,  great- grandson Remi, his fur baby Lexi Lou-Lou, and numerous nieces and nephews.

John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

The memorial service will be held at two o' clock on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Heritage Assembly of God located at 2216 Southwest PKWY, Wichita Falls, Tx.