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Mike (Gene) Stretch
Mike was born and lived in the area all his life. He served in the US Army, was very active in a Sports Car Club in his younger years, was active in the Coast Guard Auxiliary and had served as the Vice Captain of the District. Mike owned and operated a dental laboratory.
He leaves his wife of almost 60 years, Sylvia (Sis); sister and brother-in-law, Ron and Sally Kortekaas; niece, Kelly Drake & family of Idaho; nephew, Ryan Kortekaas & family of Issaquah; and many dear friends.
No services will be held at his request.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Retts Syndrome. IRSF, PO Box 706143, Cincinnati, OH 45270-6143.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mike Stretch
5 Entries
Ivan and Rose Turner
October 3, 2019
Miss my dear old friend !
October 10, 2012
Dear Sis, How we cherish the memories of our lifelong friendship with you and Mike ! God bless you in these days ahead. Ivan, Rose, and Terry D
Ed Wegner
October 10, 2012
Sylvia,
So very sorry for the loss of Mike. He was a good friend and workout buddy. I really enjoyed how easy it was to get him to laugh, and how he always had some words of encouragement. I will miss him sorely.
Ed Wegner
Silvia
October 9, 2012
Silvia, we are so sorry to hear about Mike. We will cherish all of the times we had on the rallies and the times at SRI. We will be praying for you and wish you the very best.
Clyde & Marleen Clutter
October 9, 2012
Silvia and family,
We were sorry to hear about Mike. We spent many times talking about the business and life. We will miss him.
Ken and Cindy Martin
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