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Michael Protz Obituary
81, of Hallstead, PA went home to be with the Lord on June 2, 2014 with his beloved wife, Dorothy of 55 years by his side. He was predeceased by his parents, Michael Sr. and Helen Protz, an infant daughter, Cindy Marie, and two sisters, Helen Irene Protz and Barbara Blyshak. Mike is survived by his children, Beth Ann and Richard Prewitt, Jr., Amy Lynn and Stephen J. Gresh III, and Michael III and Monica Protz; six grandchildren, Kimberly A. Prewitt, Brian R. Prewitt, Emily C. Protz, Stephen J. Gresh IV, Nicholas M. Protz, and Michael A. Gresh; an uncle, Mitch; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Prior to his retirement, Mike was employed as a mechanical engineer with Link Simulator. He also owned and operated Hallstead Sporting Goods. Mike was also a PA Hunter Education Instructor for 45 years. He served with the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Mike was a life member of the NRA, PA Federation of Sportsmen's Club (PFSC), Blue Ridge Sportsmen's Club, Canawacta Rod and Gun Club, and the Hallstead Rod and Gun Club. He served as the State President of PFSC, Chairman of NE Division PFSC, Chairman of Susquehanna County PFSC, Ducks Unlimited Susquehanna County Chapter, and NRA Susquehanna County Chapter and President of Susquehanna County Trap League. Mike's hobbies included, gun smithing, trap shooting, hunting, fishing, collecting Hudson Cars and model trains. He was awarded the Defender of Freedom September 2013 from the NRA and in January 2013 the Outstanding Hunter Education Instructor Award from the PA Game Commission. Mike was inducted into the Hall of Fame by the PFSC in 1988. An Office of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, June 7, 2014 at Holy Spirit Byzantine Catholic Church, 360 Clinton Street, Binghamton, NY. Interment will be made in Holy Spirit Byzantine Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call at the Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, Hallstead, PA from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday. Parastas (a prayer vigil) will be offered Friday at 8 p.m. by Rev. Fr. Peter Tomas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Great Bend/Hallstead Volunteer Ambulance Service, Inc., P.O. Box 793, Great Bend, PA 18821 or Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 207 Locust Street, Montrose, PA 18801.
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Michael & Clare Cipar
June 6, 2014
Prayers to Dorothy & family for the loss of Michael. We always remember your family sitting behind our family in church. God Bless.
Diane Macdonell
June 5, 2014
Mrs. Protz, Beth Ann, Amy, Michael and family -- Saddened to hear of the passing of your husband and father. Childhood memories of "going to the Protz's" on Sunday afternoons bring a smile, and I'll always remember Mr. Protz as a vibrant, happy, friendly man. He is an inseparable part of each of you.. hoping you will all be comforted by his presence in your hearts.
Ken Fish
June 4, 2014
Dorothy and Family, please accept my deepest and sincere condolences. Mike was a good man and will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace, Mike.
Earl Lindsey Karen Sinnett
June 4, 2014
Dorothy and family so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and wishing you warm memories to comfort you at this sad time. With Sympathy.
RICHARD OSTERHOUT
June 4, 2014
MAY God bless and comfort your family at this time of sorrow .
June 4, 2014
My deepest sympathy to Dorothy and family. Mike and I were friends for many years working at Link and our shared interest in firearms. I enjoyed our visits at the Sporting Goods Store.
Tom Reed
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