TOLEDO - Michael W. Eberly, age 68, passed away peacefully on Aug. 16, 2018, surrounded by loved ones. Michael's life was defined by love - a love of baseball, art, lake life and, most of all, his family. Born in Toledo on Dec. 6, 1949, to William and Catharine S. Eberly, Michael's passion for baseball was sparked in his early years traveling with his family to a different town each summer where his father was the general manager of minor league teams in the Brooklyn Dodgers' organization. He was also an avid softball player and was hoping for a Tigers' run this year. From 1953 to 1965, Michael and family moved to Milwaukee when his father went to work for the Braves. He returned to Toledo in high school, graduating from DeVilbiss in 1968. He then graduated from the University of Toledo with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, while also becoming the Ohio Intercollegiate 9-Ball Champion.
After graduation, he began his career as a financial advisor, which spanned more than 40 years, most recently working with Wells Fargo Advisors -?" 'Advisors' not 'Bank' " - as he would say. An artist at heart, he supported artists' creativity as an owner of the Summit Street Studio, a downtown warehouse space that he turned into an artists' loft. A 1992 article in The Blade about Michael touted his efforts to support the Toledo art community, saying "beneath the well-worn blue jeans and sweatshirt beats the heart of a Renaissance man, a Medici perhaps." There is no doubt Michael appreciated the sentiment. Michael had a passion for advocacy and service that was shaped by his mother. He had a particular love for the University of Toledo's
Catharine S. Eberly Center for Women, his mother's namesake. He served on the board as ex-officio and took particular joy in participating in the scholarship committee. Michael's tremendous heart was demonstrated
in his desire to support every deserving student, and he personally donated to ensure this happened.
President of the board of the Loch Erin Lake Association, Michael was happiest on "golden days" at the lake, when he would sit in his chair with coffee in hand and come up with the next activity to have fun with his family, like the Annual Eberly Family Pumpkin Toss. Not everyone is able to create a slice of Heaven here on earth, but at the lake, Michael did just that. Michael is survived by his loving wife, Erika (née Just); his children, Sloan Eberly Mann (Peter), Chelsea (William) Westendorf, Cody and Alexander; his brother, Steve (Christine) Eberly; his grandchildren, Noah Mann and Oliver Mann; his nephews, David (Jennifer) Eberly and Peter (Liz) Eberly; his stepmother, Elizabeth "Betty" Eberly; and his stepbrothers and
stepsisters. Funeral services were held in Toledo, Ohio, last week; the Walker Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Eberly Center for Women Scholarship Fund (Fund #2402440) may be made using this link:
https://bit.ly/2wbxBgw. Go to the bottom left and Search All Funds for "Eberly" which will bring you to the page that allows for donations to this fund (you'll find it at the bottom of the list). Or to the
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation at https://bit.ly/2MYyGzB. Online condolences may be shared with the family at
walkerfuneralhomes.com.
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Erika, Cody, & Alex,
My sincere sympathy on the loss of your husband/dad. May the Lord and good memories carry you through the difficult days.
Much love from Mrs. j.
Sue Jeffers
September 6, 2018
Sloan and Family,
Thinking of you at this difficult time, never easy. Thankfully, you've got a great extended family to help you through!
Wishing you Peace,
Jim & Teri Bersée
August 23, 2018
Erika and Family,
Please accept our condolences. We will miss Mike.
Love, the Heidbreders on Loch Erin!
August 22, 2018
Condolences to the family on the passing of Michael Eberly and sincere appreciation for his involvement with and support of the many services provided to UT students through the Catharine S. Eberly Center over the years.
Sharon Dickerson
August 22, 2018
Erika, Sloan, Chelsea, Cody, Alexander, Steve, and Family
Please accept our deepest condolences, I considered Mike to be a wonderful friend and businessman. Through all of our dealings, Mike always made us feel special and important. I appreciate all the people that Mike referred to us over the years. He was constantly looking out for everyone's best interest. He will be greatly missed.
Mark Riggle and The Riggle Team
Mark Riggle
August 21, 2018
Erica,
So very sorry to hear of Mike's passing, he was such a caring person and a very trusted businessman. We had many, many long conversations over the last several years...I don't know how I would have made it through Alan's death without his incredible efforts! He always talked about you and how well the boys were doing.
It astounds me how small this world is...to have babysat for you in my teenage years, to living next to your mom and the Norton's who attended the same church in my teenage years and babysitting for their girls, then meeting Mike at a time in my life when I really needed his expertise-I so believe in a higher power and guardian angels being around us to get us through times like these. I am so sorry that you've lost Mike at such an early time in your life, Erica. If there is ever a time that you need to just talk about the grief you're going through please feel free to give me a call.
My parents just called me (Tues. eve) to pass along the news and unfortunately, I have a procedure tomorrow-so I'll not be there to give you a big hug-but I'm sure you'll be well surrounded with oh so many folks that truly care.
God Bless, Gayle Gardner
Gayle Gardner
August 21, 2018
My condolences to you and your family.
Erika and Sloan, I am so very sorry to hear this news. Mike was a good, generous and kind soul. He will be missed. I am just heartbroken by this news.
My deepest sympathy,
Charlene D. Gilbert
Charlene Gilbert
August 21, 2018
Erika,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Mike was a friend for 50 years to the Whittington-Humberger family. We enjoyed his humor and his spirit of giving back to the community and to the Loch Erin Association. We enjoyed many trips with the guys in the early to mid years with many happy memories. Mike was a good soul and will be missed by us all. He had so much passion for so many causes. While there are no words to describe the pain and sense of loss you are feeling, please know that many share your grief and are ready and willing to help you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With deep sympathy
Jack and Teri Jones
August 21, 2018
The Loch Erin Community sends its sincere condolences to the Eberly Family. We thank Mike and his family for the many years of volunteer service as President of the Loch Erin Homeowners Association. Mike was instrumental in maintaining the quality of our neighborhood. We will miss his quiet manner and the leadership role that he displayed for our community.
August 20, 2018
Peace and Love to the Eberly Family
Jeanie and John Wolfe
August 19, 2018
Our condolences to you and your family. We still have the lovely drawing Michael made for us when we got married when he was still in school and we were neighbors on Greenway. (We tell our granddaughter how our cat used to torment your sweet dog). Know that you are in our thoughts. - Ken and Jill Teitlebaum
Kenneth Teitlebaum
August 19, 2018
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