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So sorry to hear of Doug's passing. He and the entire Michael family made everyone feel so welcome at the course. I have nothing but fond memories growing up playing golf there. God bless Doug's family at such a sorrowful time.
Mike Spriggs
July 20, 2013
Dear Michael family,
We were saddened to hear of Doug's passing. We send our prayers your way. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Dick & Loretta Crown
July 19, 2013 | Oak Harbor, OH
Clyde, Doug Jr, Lisa, and Michael family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Nancy Haas, Tammy Mittelhauser
Tammy Mittelhauser
July 18, 2013 | Fremont, OH
THE MICHAEL FAMILY,
SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF
DOUG SR.. HE WAS TRULY A GREAT GUY AND A
JOY TO BE AROUND.. USED TO LOVE TO PLAY IN THE SKINS GAME WITH HIM ON WEDNESDAYS.. PEACE BE WITH YOU ALL..
STEVE STOTZ AND FAMILY
STEVE STOTZ
July 18, 2013 | FREMONT, OH
I can only offer the Michael's family a word of condolence for you loss and I pray God will comfort you all and allow all the good memories of him to lift you up and keep you smiling, even during this time of loss.
Dick Hoffman
July 18, 2013 | Fremont, OH
Clyde and Bruce,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your
brother. Please accept our condolences.
Ed & Lou Booze
Ed Booze
July 17, 2013 | Hattieville, AR
Carolyn & Family our thoughts and prayers are with you. Doug was a great man that I really enjoyed working for. Todd told me that Doug was his Icon growing up what a great loss. God bless you all!
Todd & Sandy Overmyer
July 17, 2013 | Dawsonville, GA
So many memories that I have growing up were because of Doug and your family. The golf course was our second home for so many years. Played many basketball games in the driveway with elbows in the face. Flips off the diving board and yes even yellow feet from the ponds. He is in heaven now and is shocked by how many golf balls we found. Rest in peace Doug Sr.
Stevie Wonder
Steve & Nancy Pfefferle
July 17, 2013 | Fremont
Doug always looked younger than his age because he was in such great shape. I enjoyed knowing Doug and golfing against him in the Scratch League. He was a gentleman on and off the course. May God welcome him with open arms and bless his family.
Dave Omlor
July 17, 2013 | Old Fort, OH
Douglas Aaron Michael, Sr. age 77 went to his eternal home surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 14 at Valley View Healthcare.He was born January 5, 1936 in Fremont, Ohio to A.C. and Cora Evelyn (Speller) Michael. He married Carolyn Jane Shanahan at St. Ann Catholic Church on May 2, 1959, and she survives.A 1953 graduate of Fremont Ross High School, Douglas furthered his education at Bowling Green State University where he studied accounting. He also served four years in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Turkey for two of those years. He used that opportunity to travel throughout Europe, and he kept up a regular correspondence with his family back home. Doug?s Air Force experience inspired him to earned his pilot?s license, and he spent many years flying with his family and friends.He worked as an accountant at Brush Beryllium (Wellman) before he and his brother Wayne broke ground for Sycamore Hills Golf Course in 1964. He dedicated nearly forty years to his business and believed the best thing about it is the members. He was a Class A Golf Professional, a former member of the Rotary Club, and a former member of the YMCA Board. Doug and Wayne retired together in 2003.A lifelong advocate of physical fitness and health, Doug was well known as a competitor. He lettered in track and cross country in high school and competed in football, basketball, softball, and ping pong while in the service. He also enjoyed running in Fremont?s Camelback Race, always placing in his age division. Doug played handball for thirty years, and in recent years he took up racquetball. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren?s sporting events and activities as well. He taught his wife and children the game of golf and was a member of the Elks League, the Scratch League, and the Gibsonburg League, and he and Carolyn played the game together for 25 winters in St. Petersburg, Florida.Douglas loved and took pride in his family. He is preceded in death by his father and is survived by his mother and by his five brothers: Clyde (Janet) of Lindsey, Wayne (Dee) of Fremont, Richard (Suzie) of Fremont, David (Carol) of Fremont, and Bruce (Jane) of Oak Harbor. He is also survived and will be greatly missed by his children: Lauri (James) Michael-Lattanzio, Lisa (Mark) Foos, Douglas Jr. (Julie) Michael, and Christy (Jon) Lytle who he taught to work hard and to follow the Golden Rule. His grandchildren David and Sophia Lattanzio, Adam and Ellen Foos, Meghan and Nick Michael, and Michael and Max Hufford will always feel his loving and positive influence in their lives.Doug?s family will greet friends from 2 ? 4 pm and 6 ? 8 pm on Thursday, July 18, 2013 at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH. A service honoring his life will be held at 10:30 am at St. Ann Catholic Church, 1021 W. State St, Fremont, on Friday, July 19, 2013 with Fr. Michael Zacharias officiating.In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Ann Catholic Church and to St. Jude Children?s Hospital - 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.Burial will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery at a later date.
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