Francis Marion Michael
Francis Marion Michael, 89, of Leesburg, passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023 at his home with family by his side.
He was born April 21, 1934 in Highland County, the son of the late Meredith and Dorothy (Deck) Michael.
Francis was an avid outdoorsman, especially enjoying hunting and fishing. He worked in printing all of his professional life, spending 25 years with the Journal Herald Newspaper in Dayton. More than anything, Francis loved his wife and family.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Mary Joanne (Achor) Michael, to whom he was married Oct. 4, 1953 at the New Vienna Church of Christ; children, Kimberly Michael of Pleasant Plain, Timothy Michael of Leesburg and Kirk Michael of Fairborn; grandchildren, Mary (Jason) Knize of Florida, Jennifer (Brandon) Getz of Lebanon, Rebecca Michael of Mariemont, Kelly Michael of Beavercreek and Andrew Michael of Fairborn; two great-grandchildren, Eric Kuhlman and William Getz; sister-in-law, Judy Achor of New Vienna; and brother-in-law, Don Achor of New Vienna.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023 at 1 p.m. at the New Vienna Church of Christ. Brad Clouse will officiate. Burial will follow in the New Vienna Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday from noon until the time of service at 1 p.m. at the church.
The family asks that memorial donations be made to any church or the charity of the donor’s choice.
Brown Funeral Home, Wilmington, is assisting the family. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.arehart-brown.com, or see the Brown Funeral Home Facebook page.
Our Douglas Lake Neighbor
You are missed Francis, but your memory lives on at the lake. There are so many wonderful stories to recall. Bits of wisdom shared at late night bonfires are legend. I remember you sharing stories about life as a farmer in Ohio, how you could tell if it was going to be a hard winter when the squirrels were busy buying acorns or if there were a lot of helicopters falling from the maple trees. There are so many other 'words of wisdom' that are shared thanks to you. Your "Fish Fry" evenings are an especially fond memory for so many of us who would look forward to them each year. The fact that you never ate the fish is something that was a surprise to us. We were so grateful for the fish you cleaned for so many years for those of us who liked to eat it but didn't know the first thing about how to get those boneless filets so expertly. You are one "Buckeye" that will always be a fan favorite in northern Michigan.