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Michael Brentlinger Obituary

Brentlinger Michael W. Brentlinger, age 57, passed away November 14, 2014 at home. He was an avid OSU fan, known as "Buckeye Mike." He was also a great outdoorsman, enjoying fishing and hunting. Mike also loved his music, but above all he was a devoted family man. Preceded in death by father Charles, mother Elsie, brother Dan, and sister Sandy Mahler. Survived by loving wife, Carol; step-daughter, Angela (Todd) Wilkinson; step-son, Billy (Shannon) Sexton; six grandchildren; sisters, Darlene, Rose, Diane, Pebs, and Lesa; brothers, Frank and Buck; many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held by the family in the near future. Arrangements by COOK & SON - PALLAY FUNERAL HOME and online guestbook at www.cookandsonpallay.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Nov. 16 to Nov. 17, 2014.

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Angel & Billy

November 24, 2014

God has called you home, but I know you are watching over us that are still here and celebrating with your family there in heaven. Don't worry about momma, we will always look after her.

November 19, 2014

Rest easy little brother, hug the others for me & know that my heart aches for you but will heal from all the sweet memories we do have from childhood til the Lord now called you...you will be in our thoughts every day that passes by, love you all. Your sis Rosexoxooxoxo

Linda Mccandlish

November 18, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ashley VanHorne

November 18, 2014

Uncle Mike I love & miss you so much.. I think about you everyday & all the memories we had like when me and my sisters was kids you would always come over and all the buckeye games we went and sold buckeye stuff at.. I do know you are in a better place, you do not have to suffer anymore.. Rest easy & your niece will see you again oneday.. I love you so much your niece Ashley!!

November 17, 2014

Miss you little brother, love you more than words can write, see you soon <3 God bless your journey with family <3 your sis Rose, Marv & family

rose nebbergall

November 17, 2014

Mike will be missed God called home another Angel to heaven and we know he always would say when OSU would play he said OH and would want us to say io he was a sweet man Rest In Heaven Mike Turtle man that's what he did to cook them lord Jesus heal mikes family and friends

Big L Towing

November 17, 2014

In memory of a good guy and a great neighbor. You will be missed.

Big L Towing

November 17, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family in this time of great loss. Mike was a good guy and he will be deeply missed.

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