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Michael Chafee Obituary
Jun 18, 1947 - Jul 14, 2020
Michael Chafee, of Sarasota, passed away on July 14, 2020.
Born in Shelbyville, Indiana. Attended Shelbyville Highschool and went on to college at the prestigious United States Naval Academy.
A gifted athlete with an infectious smile, boisterous laugh and a quick wit. Michael's passion in life was music. A talented singer for which he shared the stage with the members of his beloved band mates throughout the years.
As an audio manufacturer representative, Michael was well regarded amongst his industry peers having won countless awards and recognition for his sales achievements. Many of which were adorned on his office walls.
As his career matured, so did his reputation as having an ear for precise sound. This ability garnered him great success acting as an authority consulting clients on their audio systems across the globe to achieve peak quality sound output.
Michael is predeceased by his wife Carole, married for 40 years until her passing, his sister Christie Chafee Waddell, brother in-law Jay Lancer and wife Barbara, sister in-law Bonnie Bunting, two nephew's, Jason Lancer and wife Kim, and Jonathan Waddell, two niece's, Dr Lori Woehler, and Lori Boutwell and husband Everett, 3 great nieces Katherine & Olivia Lancer, Tessa Boutwell and two great nephew's, Jonathan Waddell and Griffin Boutwell.
Funeral services will be private. Friends may send condolences to the family at www.toalebrothers.com.
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Bob Ludwig
October 19, 2022
Michael was so exceedingly generous with his time and efforts to make my AESPlatinum Mastering presentations sound as good as possible. I will be forever grateful to him.
Stephen Nichols
January 25, 2021
I met Mike 1974 in Charlotte at our (Macomber was there too) RELIABLE MUSIC STORE when he was a traveling rep for HEIL SOUND.... In 1999 I started visiting Mike and Carole (she was very good and steady for him) every Memorial Day Weekend.
Carole kept an amazingly attractive and most comfortable home.
Mike taught and presented and played to me how to hear music in colour. I appreciate his talent. RARE AND SPECIFIC.
See you on the flipside man.
Stephen Nichols
Peter Macomber
January 18, 2021
A great friend and wonderful person. He is missed
Wayne Stafford
July 22, 2020
I also knew Michael for many, many years also his wife Carole. He would show up at our warehouse and rock out with me and my brother. Down right good guy,with a heart of gold. You will be missed young warrior! R.I.P. Mike
Mark Davis
July 21, 2020
I have known Mike since the mid 70's. His love for music was like no other. As one of his fellow band mates, Mike was always willing to help with supplying musical equipment when I was in need. All he asked in return was to sing a few songs. It has been an honor to be his friend. R.I.P. Mike
Eric Bodley
July 19, 2020
I met Mike in 1972 when I was at Interiors Plus Sound in Fort Lauderdale - just when started his company. He was a good and loyal friend who always was there to help. Oh, and that laugh !!! You will be missed.
Keith Halpern
July 16, 2020
I am a audio Manufacturers Representative, as Michael was. I met him early in my career and liked him immediately. He was highly skilled at his craft and operated with integrity. Best of all was his joyous laugh, which having heard, one could never forget. He was a guy I enjoyed hanging out with and we traded some great stories. He was a unique human being who contributed to our world in many ways. May Mike rest in peace. I'm sure he's already in heaven redoing their sound system!
Frank Bijlefeld
July 16, 2020
Michael was a very lovable guy, warm-hearted and great company with his sense of humor
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