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COLLART Michael Gerard Collart, December 25, 1959 - June 19, 2005. Michael Gerard Collart, age 45, of Gahanna, Ohio, and formerly of Cuyahoga Falls and Huron, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 19, 2005. He was born on December 25, 1959 in Weirton, West Virginia. He was a 1978 graduate of Milan Edison High School, receiving the 1978 Dave Reer Pride Award for his athletic achievements in wrestling, and Ohio State University in 1984, where he earned a Masters Degree. He was employed as an Epidemiologist with the State of Ohio Health Department. Michael was a member of St. Matthews Catholic Church in Gahanna, where he taught religious education for 4 years. He had a rich faith and always liked to help others, and was a loving father and husband. He is survived by his wife, Wendy (Hire) Collart of Gahanna, OH, whom he married in St. Peter Catholic Church, Huron, Ohio on September 11, 1982; a daughter, Stephanie Janet and son, Paul Michael, both at home; his father, Henry J. Collart, Sr. of Sandusky; two sisters, Diana (Walter) Smith of Milan, OH, and Celine (Martin) Hemminger of Sandusky; five brothers, Thomas (Patricia) Collart of Endicott, NY, Henry (Monette) Collart of Huron, OH, Frank (Sue) Collart of Bolingbrook, IL, David (Kathy) Collart of Covington, GA, and John (Marcia) Collart of Sandusky; his mother and father-in-law, John and Janet (Mitchell) Hire of Milan, OH; and two brothers-in-law, Richard (Patty) Hire of Castalia, OH, and Gregory Hire of Milan, OH. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Francis (Yapelli) Collart, on April 3, 2005. Friends will be received on Thursday, June 23, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., with an 8 p.m. family remembrance service, at the GROFF FUNERAL HOME, Milan Chapel, One South Main St., Milan. Prayer services will be conducted on Friday, 8:45 a.m., at the funeral home, followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter Catholic Church, 430 Main St., Huron. Fr. Thomas McCann, of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Cuyahoga Falls, will officiate. Burial will follow at Milan Cemetery. A memorial service will also be conducted on Thursday, June 30th, 7 p.m., at St. Matthews Catholic Church, 807 Havens Corners Rd., Gahanna, OH, with Fr. Paul A. Noble officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Michael Collart Trust Fund, to be used for Paul and Stephanie's education, c/o The Citizens Banking Co., 100 E. Water St., Sandusky, OH 44870. Online condolences may be sent to www.grofffuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Jun. 22, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Collart

21 Entries

RUDY JONES

July 19, 2005

TO THE COLLART FAMILY,

WE SEND OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO YOU IN YOUR TIME OF NEED. MY DAUGHTER ( ERIKA JONES )AND I WERE IN INDIAN PRINCESSES WITH STEPHINE AND MIKE HE WAS A GOOD AND CARING PERSON AND WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM. TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS.

RUDY JONES & FAMILY

Scott O'Dee

June 28, 2005

Collart Family,

I was utterly shocked to hear of Mike's passing. I have only known him since last July, but he was one of the happiest men I've ever known. He was the type of person who would give you the shirt off his back without hesitation. His positive attitude will be missed at ODH. I know his family meant the world to him and he was extremely proud of all of you. God bless.

The O'Dee family

Dawn Tucci

June 27, 2005

Wendy and Family,

I am saddened to hear this news. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dawn

Stephen (Buckwheat) Thomas

June 25, 2005

I first met Mike a few years ago at a Cheap Trick concert. Mike was an Ohio State graduate. The concert was in Owensboro, KY, the same weekend as the Ohio State/Michigan football game. He missed the game to attend the concert with Wendy. Right away I knew he was a good man and a loving husband.

God does these things for a reason. Our purpose here is to continue living life, trying to determine at some future point what the reason is. Hang in there!

"No one pretends to know just why... I feel the calm before the storm... I'm here..."

Jaclynn Kunz

June 25, 2005

Wendy & Family, I am so saddened to learn of your tragic loss. There aren't any words that I can offer to truly express my sorrow. Please know that your family is in my heart and prayers.

Love, Steve, Jaci & Logan Kunz

Kim Winpisinger

June 24, 2005

Wendy, Paul and Stephanie:

I am shocked and saddened by Mike's passing and you all have my sympathy. Mike's family meant everything to him and I often heard tales of all your adventures. I am so glad that I had the chance to talk with Mike just days before his passing. He was a kind and generous person and he will not be forgotten here at ODH.

Steve Chordas III

June 23, 2005

Collart Family.

I am very saddened by Mike's passing. We worked together at the Ohio Department of Health. To me, he was always warm, friendly and a pleasure to be around. My most positive thoughts are with you and Mike.

Amy Cosner

June 23, 2005

I did not know Mike well, however he always said "hello" when I passed him in the hallway at 35. E. Chestnut building (ODH). I passed by his cubicle frequently, and saw some beautiful family pictures prominently displayed. I met Mike when I particpated in a fundraising event for his son's high school marching band. It was quite evident that he was very proud of his two children. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that many people are praying for your family - surrounding you all in prayer at this time of need.

Richard Setty

June 23, 2005

To the Collart Family:

I am saddened to hear that Mike has passed away. I have known and worked with Mike for many years, especially in the rabies and West Nile virus programs out of the ODH. He was always a very conscientious and helpful colleague, and I will miss him. May God grant you the grace to make it through this very difficult time.

Larry, Nancy & Amanda Straw

June 23, 2005

Wendy, Paul & Stephanie:

We extend our condolences to you during this sudden & unexpected loss of your dear husband & father. Our prayers are with you. May God's light shine down on all of you to comfort you during your grief! In Sympathy ....

Laura Weist

June 22, 2005

Dear Wendy,Paul and Steph,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mike was a wonderful person, a very caring person and a dear friend. We were lucky to have known him all these years and we will miss him so much. We are all very sad. May it comfort you to know how much he was loved and how wonderful everyone thought he was. We love you all.

Laura Popelar, RN, CNP

June 22, 2005

To the Collart family:

I am so sorry to hear about Mike's passing. He was a kind, good-hearted person and it was my privledge to have known him. His family was very important to him. He was very proud of each of you. You are in my prayers. God Bless.

Dorothy Brown

June 22, 2005

Please accept my deepest sympathy. Mike will be truly missed by me and my family. I worked closely with Mike as his personal secretary at Summit County Health Department. Mike was a very loving and caring person.

Dorothy Brown & family

Cindy Hayes

June 22, 2005

I'm so sorry to here of your loss. Mike was a very nice man. He was a joy to talk to. Many thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Lisa Jebsen

June 22, 2005

I'm so sorry to hear about this great loss for the Collart family. I hope it's some comfort to know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Shelby Anderson (WhereverWouldIBe)

June 22, 2005

Wendy and the entire Collart Family,

Please accept our deepest sympathy and know that we are praying for you. May He grant you comfort, strength and peace in this most sorrowful time.

Love & Prayers,

The Anderson family

Tim Bahns

June 22, 2005

It was not my priviledge to know Mike well, but every time I saw him I was impressed with his pleasant and friendly manner. He inspired me indirectly to try to be more like that myself. I've missed seeing him at 35 E. Chestnut. Heartfelt sympathy to family and friends. I am saddened by Mike's passing, but grateful for having the chance to meet him and get a lesson on being a better human being.

Amy Rae Bashforth

June 22, 2005

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I enjoyed working with Mike - and seeing him on the Gahanna bus to downtown.

Donna Gresham

June 22, 2005

I worked with Mike for two years in the Zoonoses department for ODH and he will be missed.

Christine Franck

June 22, 2005

Please accept my deepest sympathy. Mike was such a great guy. It was a pleasure to have known him. I am a secretary at the Summit County Health Department and I knew him when he worked here.

Christine (Tina) Franck

Robert Restifo

June 22, 2005

Mike was a valued friend and coworker, always cheerful, friendly and ready to lend a hand. His positive attitude and warm, open persona was a joy to be around. Mike will be greatly missed by us all, especially those of us in the Zoonoses Program, ODH.

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