The community of Lewis, Indiana, is grieving the heartbreaking loss of 32-year-old Michael Inhofer, a beloved husband, a devoted father, and a man whose presence brought warmth, steadiness, and love into the lives of everyone around him. Michael passed away early Thursday morning, November 27, 2025, leaving behind a family whose world has been forever changed.

For his wife, Cheyanne Inhofer, this tragedy has turned what should have been a peaceful holiday season into a time of unimaginable sorrow. She is now navigating a reality she never thought she would have to face — raising their children without the man who was the center of their home and the foundation of their lives. Friends and relatives say Michael was someone who gave his whole heart to his family, a man whose gentle nature and unwavering dedication made him truly irreplaceable.

In the hours after his passing, Cheyanne shared an emotional and deeply personal message, one that reveals the profound pain of losing the person she loved most. She described standing helplessly as she prayed for a miracle, waiting for someone to tell her that Michael would survive. She remembered watching emergency crews rush to reach him, seeing the gurney brought out and then loaded back into the vehicle without him, and understanding — even before anyone spoke — that her worst fear had become reality.

When officers finally approached her with the news, she collapsed under the weight of grief. She recounted screaming “No” as strangers wrapped blankets around her, offering comfort as her world fell apart. The moments of that morning replay endlessly in her mind — the fear, the waiting, the desperate hope, and the unbearable truth that followed.

Now, Cheyanne must guide their children through a loss too great for their young hearts to understand. Little Hazel will still look for her father each morning, expecting the hug and kiss that were part of their daily routine. Their older child is facing a heartbreak far beyond their years. The absence of Michael’s voice, his love, and the life he shared with them will be felt in every room of their home, in every day that moves forward without him.

As the family endures this devastating loss, the community has stepped forward to offer support. A GoFundMe fundraiser has been created to help Cheyanne with household expenses and essential needs while she grieves and works to provide stability for her children. During a time when emotional pain is overwhelming, easing the financial burden can make an enormous difference.

Michael Inhofer will be remembered as a man of deep love, quiet strength, and unwavering dedication to his family. His life touched many, and his absence leaves an ache that words can never fully express. The community of Lewis joins together in mourning him, honoring his memory, and lifting his family in compassion and prayer.

Rest in peace, Michael.
Forever 32. Forever loved. Forever remembered.