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Michael L. GRINNELL

Michael GRINNELL Obituary

News Death Notice

GRINNELL, Michael L. Age 62, of Beavercreek, OH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 2, 2013. He is survived by his parents Patricia and Jack Bittner of Yellow Springs, sisters Pam (Grinnell) Simington, Betsy (Bittner) Gannon, and Cindy and Tyler Blackburn. A memorial service will be held Saturday January 5, 2013 at 2:00pm at the Yellow Springs United Methodist Church. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Jan. 4, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael GRINNELL

26 Entries

Debbie Sullivan

January 15, 2013

I met Mike when I was a manager at Wallabys - he was always quite the character! A very caring man - he will be missed!!

Gary Davis

January 15, 2013

It was with extreme sadness that we learned that our friend Mike has passed away. Our condolences and prayers are for Pat, Jack and all Mike's family as they come to terms with this great loss.
Mike was a very special friend to me and my family when he was stationed in England. He had a massive heart, a generous nature and a mischievous sense of humour. Mike was a weekly visitor at our house for many years. We were lucky enough to visit several times when Mike returned to the US and although many years passed between each meeting, we always resumed our friendship unaltered. When I last saw him we spoke of him visiting the UK, sadly this never happened. We value our happy memories of Mike and will always remember him with great love.

Gary, Gloria, James and Owen Davis (Corby, Northamptonshire, UK)

Such a fun spirit! I just found this picture and thought I would share.

Audra Humphrey

January 9, 2013

January 8, 2013

Darlene Fugate

January 7, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Mike had such a sweet spirit and I know he will be greatly missed. May you take comfort in knowing that he has not just gone away; he has gone home.

January 6, 2013

Mike, I knew you very briefly in the UK. You always put a smile on my face. I know you will be beaming that smile to us all from Heaven. Sweet dreams and rest now in peace.

Barb. Bahrke and Family, Fort Wayne, IN

Robin Alexander

January 6, 2013

Mike,
I will miss you so very much. Your emails always brought a smile to my face while in AFG now in Iraq.

Love you,

Robin

Mike posing as a Greek God

Katie Scott

January 5, 2013

I worked with Mike at WPAFB in the 1990's. He never failed to make everyone in the office laugh. We gave him the nickname "Greek God" and he couldn't have been more proud! He was a joy to work with. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. He will be missed.

Mike Grinnell posing as the Greek God (cica 1994)

Katie Scott

January 5, 2013

Wish him Peace.. His Daughter

January 5, 2013

Jack, Patty and family,
Are prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Larry, Cindy Moorman and Family

Paula (DeHart) Wieser

January 5, 2013

To Mike's family, I am very sorry to learn of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. (From a former Sensors coworker.)

Nancy Guy

January 5, 2013

I was so very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. We worked together at WPAFB and became close friends. Mike was a very caring, loving and considerate person with a sweet soul. I will miss his jokes and insights. Rest in peace my friend.

Paula Fugate

January 4, 2013

Patty, Jack and family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Our love is with all of you too.

Bill and Jane Emery

January 4, 2013

Michael loved to bowl at RAF Alconbury, England. The story behind this picture is that neither Pauline nor Jane knew how to bowl. Each week, Pauline and Jane would bowl higher then their average. Both finish the season with respectful averages. We finished second in the league that year. Michael was the inspiration behind our bowling enjoyment.

Tracy (Fugate) Furderer

January 4, 2013

I first met Mike (The Greek God) in 1992 at WPAFB. Little did I know we were kindered spirits from the beginning. Soon found out Mike was also Greenon Grad (I graduated in 84) Jack worked with my father (Joe Fugate) at Vernay Labs and I remember his sister Betsy from Greenon. Mike had the biggest loving heart of anyone I've ever met. He will be forever missed and I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Michael was always fun loving.

Emery Family

January 4, 2013

Bill Emery

January 4, 2013

A close friend since 1978. I was his best man at his marriage to Pauline. Mike will be sadly missed and never forgotten. Jane and I send our thoughts and prayers to the family members.

Melissa ANderson

January 4, 2013

Love and miss you, Michael.

Cari Lairson

January 4, 2013

I am very saddened by the loss of my Uncle Mike. I will always remember him for his childish, fun side. As children, at every family gathering, he would chase us around the house with his "fingers of death" and tickle us. In Christmas cards, instead of his name, he would draw a picture of his outstreatched fingers that we knew were his "fingers of death" pose. We always looked forward and enjoyed this special time with him. In years later, we got to pass this fun time down to our own daughters. These are some of my fondest memories and they will forever live in my memories and most importantly, close to my heart. I love you, Uncle Mike and may you rest in peace. You will be forever missed!

April Mahaffey

January 4, 2013

So sad to hear of Mike's passing we shared alot of fun times together he could make me laugh like no one else! Inside joke~I think she ate some bad fish at lunch! Thanks for all the memories my friend you will be missed more than you know...prayers going out to your family Mike....Love you always, April

Teresa Anderson

January 4, 2013

My condolences to Mike's family. I had the priviledge to work with him for many years. He was such a wonderful human being. He will be missed. My prayers are with his family during this time

Virginia Parrish-Loy

January 4, 2013

My condolences go out to Michael's family. I know they loved him so much. May he rest in peace.

Audra and Ron Humphrey

January 4, 2013

Very sad to hear of the passing of Mike. He was a good man with an amazing and sweet heart. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

John Scaggs

January 4, 2013

I was saddened to hear of Mike's passing. I first met Mike in 1991 while we were on active duty in the Air Force. We played numerous rounds of golf together and exchanged volleys on the tennis and racquetball courts; Mike won the majority of the time. May he rest in peace and may the Lord comfort those who loved him.

Stacie Van Dam

January 4, 2013

Greek God, im sure my dad (Yan, The Other White Meat) is waiting for you for a trivia challenge....you will be missed here, but Im sure he is glad to have you to match wits with.

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