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David Michael Obituary

Mr. David Ezra Michael, 91, of Frederick, and formerly of East Seventh Street, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017, at the Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the devoted husband of almost 25 years to the late Altie Wachter Stull Michael. Born on January 21, 1926, he was a son of the late Elmer E. and Helen G. Stauffer Michael, of Cooling Springs Farm, Doubs.

He proudly served his country during WW II having served in the United States Navy. He was retired from Roterex Company. After retirement, David was always busy somewhere including, Security at the Frederick Memorial Hospital and also working for the Frederick Keys and the Great Frederick Fair. David was a member of the Frederick Church of the Brethren.

Surviving him are his three step daughters, Margaret Angleberger, of Walkersville, Betty Wolfe, of Frederick and Doris Brown, of Jefferson,brother-in-law, William Shreve, of Frederick, nephews Michael Virts and Millard Gibbons Jr., nieces Mary Shreve, Jeanie LaGrave, Nancy Smith, and Mary Kruft, 12 step grandchildren, 23 step great grandchildren and several step great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two step sons, George Norman Stull and Fred E. Stull, and siblings, Betty Gibbons, Roselind Free, Alice Shreve, Florence Virts and the twins, Daniel and Helen Michael, and nephew, R. Parker Free.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Thursday, February 16, 2017, at the Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, 106 East Church Street, Frederick. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services. Interment will be in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the FMH Auxiliary, 400 West Seventh Street, Frederick, MD 21701 or to the Frederick Church of the Brethren, 201 Fairview Ave., Frederick, MD 21701. Online condolences may be shared at keeneybasford.com.

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Published by The Frederick News-Post from Feb. 13 to Feb. 15, 2017.

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Jeanne

February 10, 2022

We can´t believe it has been 5 years since Mr. Dave has been with us. So many wonderful memories that still keep him in our hearts. We miss you my friend.

paul and Emma Welsh

February 7, 2022

A wonderful man! Always cheerful!

Charles Michael

February 16, 2017

Cousin Dave you will be missed. Many great memories at Cooling Springs and the wonderful family reunion.

Jeff Welsh

February 16, 2017

Uncle Dave was a kind man and important part of our family and my life. I will always remember our visits with him and Aunt Altie with my Grandmother as a young child. I would often see Uncle Dave as he traveled back and forth around 7th Street with double American flags flying from his car. He was very proud of our country and was a fixture in the 7th Street community, FMH and his beloved Keys! I often heard my friends from Hood College who would visit the FMH cafeteria mention that Uncle Dave would say to them how he was proud of his great nephew who worked at Hood. This always made me feel good to hear and it was humbling that he would regularly think of me. Rest in Peace Uncle Dave!

Paul Welsh

February 16, 2017

Dave was a great friend of our family and wonderful and friendly man. We are sorry for his passing and our thoughts and prayers go out to all his family and friends. The Welsh and Ray families.

Peter Michael

February 15, 2017

So long, Cousin. Your cheerfulness should be emulated by all of us. You are missed.

Peter H. Michael

Rob Cole

February 14, 2017

Loved having you in our lives...Proud to have called you my buddy...You will be missed by the Cole family

February 14, 2017

Mr. Michael was a frequent visitor to FMH. He was always smiling and telling everyone hello. Sorry for his passing

Jeanne

February 14, 2017

Mr. Dave was the nicest, kindest, and most generous neighbor. He always looked out for his neighbors and friends. So many folks who walked down Maxwell alley were greeted by him with a big smile and friendly hello, and he knew many by their first names. If he didn't know it, they were 'young lady' or 'young man', which those of us over 50 always loved to hear! I will miss you dear friend and think of you every time I see lights flickering at night and flags proudly displayed. You brought much light and joy into the world and I am blessed to have known you.

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