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Michael Hoelzel Obituary

Michael J. Hoelzel
Mr. Hoelzel, 33, of Charlotte, died Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at his home.
Condolences to the family of Michael J. Hoelzel can be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com.
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain, MI with the arrangements.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Apr. 29, 2010.

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Melvin Thompson

May 1, 2010

My Buddy My Pal My long lost Friend , I have always missed you. Time let us stray. I keep and cherish all the memories of you. Forever talk of all our good times spent. I find myself looking for a picture of you in our poolside times. I know in my heart we will meet again.My DEEPEST sympathy and sorrow to all you have left behind . We never said Good-Bye. We always said see you later. Sadly missed and in my thoughts. R.I.P

Tiffany Mascellino

April 30, 2010

It's so hard to sum up the joy that Michael brought into my life. He was my soulmate and best friend. Everything with him was easy and natural. I can't count how many times I would look at the phone, thinking of him and suddenly he was calling or texting me. He could finish my sentences and often he could tell what I was thinking just by looking at me with his warm brown eyes. We loved each other unconditionally and understood and accepted each other the way we are, never trying to change each other. He adored Sara and Sofie and referred to us as "his girls". Michael was so loving and kind and thoughtful. He was always good at helping me see different perspectives on whatever we were discussing and he taught me how to be patient. We could talk about anything and I loved hearing his stories about when he was little. His eyes would sparkle when the girls would tell him stories and we often repeated those stories laughing the entire time. He taught the girls how to garden and Sofie especially loved being outside in nature with Michael watching the birds and squirrels and talking about them and playing in the DIRT. He was convinced that Sara would be a rockstar and Sofie would be a motorcross superstar, but only using a 2-stroke bike, not a 4-stroke bike. He was one of the smartest people I've ever known! He would try to explain things he did at work and I would tell him, "I can't understand what you're talking about but you're really adorable." We loved music and we loved going to shows and just taking things easy. So what will I miss about my hunny bunny? Everything and anything you can imagine - holding hands, his hugs, talking for hours on end, going to concerts, playing with the girls, just enjoying him. I feel honored and privileged to have had him in my life for four short years and I feel they were 4 very full years but I am heartbroken and lost without my best friend who understood me like no other ever has. I'm sure he's looking down on us now, beer in one hand sunflower in the other, rocking out with all of the other gone-too-soon angels and I don't know how we will move on without him but I know that someday we will meet again in heaven and we will embrace and laugh about all of our inside jokes and reminisce about us. I'll love you forever lobster...

Thomas Hannah

April 30, 2010

Michael was a good friend of mine and lived at the Pointe Apartments when I was a resident there several years ago. He always had a smile on his face. I am so sorry for your loss and my deepest sympathy to your family.

Thomas Hannah

April 30, 2010

Michael was a good friend of mine. I lived in the same community at the Pointe Apartments with him several years ago. He will be missed!! He always had a smile on his face and was truly a good guy. My deepest sympathies go out to your family in this loss.
Thomas (Charlotte, NC)

Ron Keane

April 30, 2010

Michigan Mike, I will miss him dearly and think of you often. Our thoughts and prayers go out you.

Holly Wainscott

April 29, 2010

Michael was a dear friend and neighbor for the past 8 years. He had a heart of gold and always knew how to make you smile. I will truly miss him. I am so sorry for your loss and send you my deepest sympathy.

Josh Stoner

April 29, 2010

So sad to hear this news and our thoughts and prayers are lifted up for family and other friends. Gonna miss those veggies this summer and you'll be deeply missed poolside having a couple brews! We'll honor you brother!

Meredith Navy

April 29, 2010

Michael was a dear friend of mine. He was a friend, a neighbor and my pool buddy at The Pointe Apartments for over 5 years. I struck up a conversation with him because he always wore shoes at the pool... after that we were like brother and sister. He was the most unique guy I had ever know. He always left tomatoes or some type of vegetables at my door for when I got home. I will truly miss my friend Michael.
My blessing are with you.

Meredith Navy

Zack Jones

April 29, 2010

Mike will be truly missed. Our blessings go out to you and yours.

Shane Hughes

April 29, 2010

Michael was a dear friend. He and I shared many comical memories that I will never forget. He and I started working at Siemens around the same time, and we had a great connection. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know I will truely miss him.

Linda George

April 29, 2010

My deepiest sympathy for your loss, I have worked with him his whole career at Siemens and respected him very much. Such a loss of knowledge and talent and everyone here are so sorry to loose him. I will miss his smiling face and cute weld hats! Linda George

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