MICHAEL “MIKE” ALLTON HASLER,

63, passed away Friday May 12, 2023, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Richardson, Texas on July 10th, 1959 to the late Donald C. Hasler and Alyce Elizabeth (Dowd) Hasler. Mike was given the nickname of “Smiley” shortly after his birth and remained Smiley throughout his youth.

Mike is preceded in death by his eldest son Eric Allton Hasler, and his parents.

Left to mourn are: Mike’s son, Evan Michael Hasler of Little Rock. Two brothers; Dennis Hasler (Christine) of Little Rock and Mitch Hasler (Angela) of Sherwood. Two sisters Teresa “Tere” Hasler Arbogast (Rob) and Donita “DeeDee” Hasler Wehmer (Bill) both of Little Rock. He is survived by four nieces and five nephews who lovingly nicknamed him “Uncle Big Mike”. Nephews; John Wehmer (Sandra), of Little Rock, Daniel Hasler of Fayetteville, Sean Arbogast (Amanda), Cole Hasler and Blake Hasler all of Sherwood. Nieces; Kelley Hasler of North Little Rock, Allison Hasler of Little Rock, Emily Hasler of San Francisco, Calif., and Lindsey Hasler of Jacksonville.

The family moved to Little Rock from Richardson, Texas in 1966. Mike would call the LR/NLR area “home” for the remainder of his life. He was a founding family member of Christ the King Catholic Church and was a 4th degree Knight of Colombus. He was a 1979 graduate of Parkview High School. In his career as an over the road driver, he was awarded the Million Mile Safe Driver Award. He was just short of 2 million miles, a rare accomplishment, when health issues forced him to retire.

Visitation will be held at Christ the King Catholic Church in Little Rock on Wednesday, May 17th from 6 -7 p.m. and will be immediately followed by a Rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday May 18th at 10 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church. Interment will be a private family ceremony at Forest Hills Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of RuebelFuneralHome.com