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Michael Hovatter Obituary

Hovatter Michael Hovatter, 56, of Marysville, died, August 2, 2013 at home with his family. Born January 9, 1957, Columbus, OH to Ronald and Clara Hovatter. A 1975 graduate of Hilliard H. S., Air Force Jet Mechanic and a 2012 graduate of Hocking College. Survived by wife, Peggy (Rice); son, Shane (Andrea); expected granddaughter, Caia; mother, Clara; a brother; sister, Dee Dee (Dan) Pyles; and in-laws, Penny (Richard) Anelick, Bennie (Debbie) and Brian Rice; and extensive family and friends. Preceded in death by his father and brother Greg. Family expresses gratitude to Staff at Ross Heart Hospital. Visitation 1-3 and 5-7 p.m. Monday, August 5, 2013 in the FRESHWATER, MCDONALD & VERNON Funeral Home, North Lewisburg, where funeral service will follow 7 p.m. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.vernonfh.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Aug. 2 to Aug. 3, 2013.

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david houts

August 12, 2013

i worked with mike he was such a nice guy will be missed sorry for your loss

Donna & Diana Glick

August 5, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need. So sorry for your loss

Naomi Bullock

August 4, 2013

You will be missed by many:(

Naomi Bullock

August 4, 2013

It was good sharing the little time we had as friends at work, you are in heaven and at peace. Peggy did not get a chance to meet you but my prayers are sent from me and my husband:)He was a awesome guy liked everyone he worked with. Treated us all very kind. Mike will be missed by many!!

Annette Almendinger

August 4, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss.

Annette Almendinger

August 4, 2013

Im so sorry for your loss. I worked with Mike at MEI and he was such a great person. He will be sadly missed.

August 4, 2013

we are so sorry for your loss. love tim & rita truxall

Barbara Milstead McCarthy

August 4, 2013

Peggy, so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.

A Vietnam Veteran

August 4, 2013

Thank you for defending our country.
Thank you for keeping her free.
Your tour of duty has come to an end.
And we that survive you, now take command.

Rest in peace my comrade. You earned it.

Leila Hall

August 3, 2013

Peggy and Shane, you are in my heart and my prayers. With much love and condolences.

Brenda Cunningham Fleming

August 3, 2013

Peggy.. so sad to hear of Mike's passing. Prayers are with you and your family.

Jan Hansen

August 3, 2013

Peggy and Shane,
Love and prayers for you both. So sorry for your loss!

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