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PROTZMAN, Michael Deon Age 61 of Hamilton, passed away Saturday August 11, 2007 at Vitas Hospice Care. He was born in Hamilton on July 27, 1946, the son of Stanley and Ruby (Craycraft) Protzman. A graduate of Hamilton High School, Mike retired from Hamilton Tool/Stevens Graphics, and was active for many years on the St. Clair Township Life Squad and Overpeck Fire Department, including playing the village Santa on the fire truck for many years. On July 2, 1969 in Newport Kentucky, he married Brenda Owens, divorcing in 1983. He is survived by two daughters and two sons-in-law, Valerie and James Imhoff of Hamilton, Leann and Sergeant Jason Imhoff of the U.S. Army, stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado; three sisters, Joetta and David Blower of Middletown, Janet and Luther Fields of Hamilton, Darlene and Robert Martin of Cincinnati, three brothers, Stanley and Bonnie Protzman, John and Lois Protzman, both of Hamilton, and his twin brother Martin Protzman of Cincinnati; and five grandchildren who meant the world to him, Kayla, Libby, Kelsie, Jada, and Jonathan. He was preceded in death by his father in 1980, his mother last September, one daughter Amy Louise Protzman, and two brothers-in-law, David Blower and Luther Fields. Funeral service will be held at the Brown-Dawson Funeral Home, 330 Pershing Avenue, on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at 10:00 AM with Dan Knisley of West Side Church of Christ officiating. Burial will follow at Butler County Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. The family wishes to thank Dr. Mumtaj Khan for all the extra years he gave us, Dr. Winters, the staff at Fort Hamilton Hospital, and Vitas Hospice Care. www.browndawson.com

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Published by Journal-News on Aug. 13, 2007.

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Tim Phillips RN

August 14, 2007

Mr. Protzman was a special patient of mine. I've taken care of many sick patients in my life and Michael was a brave and personable man. I never heard him complain and always had a smile on his face when I was around him. I don't say this about all my patients but I will miss him.

Debi Battishill (Joseph)

August 13, 2007

Brenda, Valerie, and Leann,
I am so sorry for your loss. Mike was a great man. I will never forget the kindness he showed me my whole life growing up. He was like a dad to Patty and I. I will never forget all the happy times we shared growing up and of course who could ever forget Santa coming right to your door. I am blessed to have pictures of my own boys with "Santa"
Your family will always be very special to me. Praying for God to comfort you in this very sad time.

Patricia Ault

August 13, 2007

LeAnn our sympathies go out to you and your family during this sad time in your lives . You will remain in our thoughts and prayers always ...

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