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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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John David Michael, 103, of West Liberty, passed away Sunday morning, September 24, 2023, at Ayden Health Care Belle Springs.
John was born in Zanesfield, Ohio, on November 27, 1919, to the late Cletus Ernest and Mary Etta (Yoder) Michael. He married Marcia Jean Wyandt on October 6, 1951, in Bellefontaine, and she preceded him in death on June 6, 2003. John was also preceded in death by his sister, Grace Lawson.
He is survived by daughters: Susan Lantz of Urbana, Nancy (Barry) Skaggs of Gahanna, and Mary Jo Price of Lakeview; 8 grandchildren: Sarah Yoder, Rachel (Michael Corona) Lantz, David (Parker) Marting-Lantz, Rebecca (Tyler) Griffin, Jody (Shawn) Druckenbroad, Jason (Teri) Ober, Michael (Laura) Price and Jonathan (Allison) Skaggs; and 14 great grandchildren.
John was a member of the Urbana Nazarene Church and enjoyed going on mission trips. He had many hobbies throughout his 103 years, and they included gardening, playing piano, and refinishing antique furniture. At Christmas time he loved to make caramels and collect nutcrackers. He also collected milk bottles from every state. He will be remembered as a faithful provider for his family, and a generous man with a servant’s heart.
There will be a graveside service for John on September 26, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Fairview Cemetery, West Liberty, and also a celebration of life service will be held on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home,101 Zanesfield Road, West Liberty. There will be time to gather with the family and share memories following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Logan County Friendly Senior Center, 934 S. Main Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.
EICHHOLTZ DARING & SANFORD FUNERAL HOME, West Liberty, is honored to serve the Michael family.
HJR
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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Fairview Cemetery
Sunday, October 1, 2023
1:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)
Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home - West Liberty
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