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Michael Locke Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Dec. 21 to Dec. 26, 2007.

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LOCKE, Michael Eugene age 62 of Washington Twp. passed away Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007. He was sales manager for Bath Fitters Inc. Survived by his wife Gretchen, daughters Angela (Paul) Frankmann & Melissa (Scott) Quilty, son Mark (Karen) Locke, sister Pat (Ron) Muterspaw, brother Jerry (Sarah) Locke & grandchildren Allison, Justin, Kirstin, Samatha, Emma, Josh, Carolyn, Abby & Ben. Family will receive friends Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007 from 10 AM until time of memorial services at 11 AM at Southminster Presbyterian Church, 7001 Far Hills Ave. Pastor Sue Hamilton officiating. In lieu of flowers contribution may be made to the Dayton Area Heart Association. Schlientz & Moore Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

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January 9, 2008

Sandy Eddy posted to the memorial.

January 8, 2008

Tammi Hawk posted to the memorial.

December 27, 2007

Carrie Gainey-Dunham posted to the memorial.

17 Entries

Sandy Eddy

January 9, 2008

Dear Gretchen & Family,

I was so shocked when Tammy sent me an E-mail that Mike had died.

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know you are in shock and it is hard to believe.

I met you & Mike at the Family Center when we had the little Family Reunion in Ohio. Can you believe that was in 1999. I have pictures of Jim Hawkey and his brother & Mike & myself. I also have a picture of you & Mike. I am so glad we got to meet and that you & Mike were able to make the Journey from Centerville. If you would like any of the pictures contact me and give me your address.

I lived in AZ when we traveled to Ohio. I live in California now.

Tammi Hawk

January 8, 2008

Dear Gretchen and Family,
In about 2000, I put a note up on Family Tree Maker on-line looking for my family ancestors--anyone related to my grgrgrandpa, Solomon Lock. Solomon had moved to Kansas in 1875 and we had no information on where he had come from. Mike emailed me then called me. We had a great talk. Within a couple of hours he had sent me 1200 Lock family names and I had imported them into my computer. This began a great friendship. He was always straightening me out, joking with me about the ghosts of our past, and teasing me about Bob Huggins coaching at Kansas State.

I am sure that after making it to the pearly gates and greeting his parents, he set out to take on old Capt. John Lock to find out who his pappy was. I am now waiting for him to clear this up in my dreams.

I never made it up to Dayton to meet him but I feel like I have lost a brother, not a 5th cousin. Like the others that have written, Mike was such a real character in my life. Tamara Naughton Hawk, Manhattan KS

Carrie Gainey-Dunham

December 27, 2007

Dear Locke Family-
Sorry to hear of your loss. I have heard for years how much fun Mike and Gretchen are from my parents- then I actually got to experience the fun at Delmar's 70th party this fall on the scavenger hunt. It was a pleasure to spend time with you both. Again, I am sorry for your loss and hope you can find peace and comfort at this difficult time.
With Love-
Carrie Gainey Dunham

Shirley Dean

December 24, 2007

Gretchen & family,

Mike played many a day with my brothers at our farm on Rt. 122. We also rode the same school bus and were in school together from the 4th grade through our junior year at Springboro. It was wonderful to see him again (after 40 years) and meet you at my granddaughter Tracy's wedding in Lima.

Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Mike will always be fondly remembered.

Shirley Howard Dean

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Michele Aszman (Knopp)

December 24, 2007

Mrs. Locke, Angie, Missy and Mark,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of Mr. Locke. I have such great memories of our childhood when I would come to your house. You are in my prayers.

Paul Anglin

December 23, 2007

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Paul Anglin

December 23, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sandy Elliott

December 22, 2007

Dear Locke Family,

I knew Mike at Springboro High, though he was 4 years older then I was, he was always so sweet to me, just a few years ago, I came back in contact with him, I talked to him on the phone and he emailed me several times, he sent me a picture of his whole family and when he talked about all of you he was so proud. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need, Mike was a great guy!!!

Sandy Figley Elliott

Dr. Samuel & Michele Anderson

December 22, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mary Mockabee-Dimler

December 21, 2007

Dear Gretchen and family, my heart
aches for you with the loss of Mike, but I also know that Mike is resting in peace in the arms of our Lord. I am so thankful I was able to reunite with Mike at our mini class reunion. I will continue to pray for all of you during this hard time. You have a great family and
network of friends and I know as you lean on them and on the Lord all will be well.
A classmate and friend,
Mary Mockabee Dimler.

Charles Figley

December 21, 2007

Dear Gretchen, Mark, Missy and Angie,
Kathy, Laura, Jessica, and I send your sincere condolences. Mike has been my friend from the very first seconds I met him at Springboro High in September of 1959. He had a huge smile on his face as his hand trusted toward mine. “You’re new here right?” he asked. Blinking wildly I responded, “yes, I….” Retaining eye contact, Mike said: “Hi, I’m Mike Locke, welcome!”
He then went out of his way to introduce me to every human being in the entire high school as if I were his long, lost cousin. Throughout his life, every time I had contact with him – though I never lived in the area and only came back for brief visits – Mike would greet me with the same enthusiasm and kindness.
Yes, his passing is a loss for his family and for me personally. The world now is a little bit less friendly and welcoming without Mike Locke. For those of us who believe in an afterlife, Mike is wincing each time we express or even feel sadness and despair about his passing. He is, right now, looking down wanting us to be happy, appreciate our blessings, and live our life to the fullest. And, of course, everyone he meets he greets who is new in heaven
He had a huge smile on his face as his hand trusted toward mine. “You’re new here right?” he asked. Blinking wildly I responded, “yes, I….” Retaining eye contact, Mike said: “Hi, I’m Mike Locke, welcome!”
Love,
Chuck Figley and Family

Bill McKeever

December 21, 2007

Gretchen, words cannot explain the loss of Mike. It only seems like yesterday, that came back to your home and he and I set around the kitchen table and chatted about the past and present. They say that with age, time goes faster. I believe thats true, but only in your mind. I remember the great times when our families set around the dinner table and laughed. I remember the times that Mike and I raced the slot cars, and said "well, the kids really like it". Yeah right,,,,the older kids.
Of all the times that I remember,,what is the best is,,,,I don't remember any bad time. Sure, they were there,,but we just didn't see them and thats the way it should be, always see and remember the good things.

Thinking of you and yours,
Bill & Sandy McKeever

Joyce Jordan

December 21, 2007

Hi Gretchen,
I don't think we've ever met, but I am one of Mike's classmates. I don't think I've seen Mike since graduation. Nonetheless, I was grieved to hear of Mick's passing. I too, have fond memories of the happy times we all had.
Please know we are praying for you and your children as you go through this difficult time.
May God bless each of you.
Joyce Arnold Jordan
Class of '63

Doris Long Smith

December 21, 2007

Today I thanked God for giving me such a wonderful friend as Mike for so many years. We didn't see each other or even talk very often, but when we did, it was as if no time had passed. I always felt so happy afterwards - and tired from laughing so much. Gretchen, I am so thankful for the hours we all spent together at your house this past July and will always cherish the memories of that time. My Mom had just died, and Mike told me that she was now "up there" with my Dad and they were together and happy again. Mike said his parents and mine were now watching over us all. Now that Mike has joined them, and what a reunion that must have been, we all have one more angel! May God bless all of Mike's family and give them comfort and strength during this very difficult time.

christina mccormick

December 21, 2007

mike was the best of the best.mike and i would follow each other at the fairs. i learned to love him dearly.the 1st thing mike would do when he got to the fairs was to find his homemade ice cream stand.he would say there was nothing better than home made ice cream from the fair.you all have my deepest sympathies,he was one of a kind.he will be truely missed at the lima office nothing will be the same.

Dick and Pat Muterspaw

December 21, 2007

Dear Gretchen, Mark, Missy and Angie, Our hearts go out to you in your great loss. You will all be constantly in our prayers and we are trusting that the Lord will draw you all close to Himself and get you through this. We have such fond memories of fun times being around Mike and only recently were watching the video he made of the Canadian fishing trip. He was such fun. With much love, Pat and Dick Muterspaw

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