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Michael Moran Obituary
Michael attended Lawrence North HS, in Indianapolis and studied at Pepperdine University before transferring to Indiana University Kelley School of Business where he earned his BS in Entrepreneurship and Management. Michael served as a U.S. Senate Page in 2001 and was there during 9/11.
A man's man and avid sportsman, Michael enjoyed fitness, fishing, hunting, golf, and sporting clays. He was a lover of nature, gardening, and hiking the great outdoors with his dog, Reggie. A true entrepreneur, Michael started his own lawn mowing business before high school, started a waste management company after graduating from college, and most recently a career in chemical sales at Chem Group.
Michael was a true gentleman and a passionate patriot who touched many lives. He was a seeker of truth and believed in sharing positive energy. Everyone who knew Michael knew he was a good listener and friend. He was a reliable, responsible, principled, caring man. He went out of his way to help his family and friends. He was open to learning new things and hearing different perspectives. He loved to discuss big ideas on a deep level.
Michael is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Thomas, father, Jack Moran, both of Indianapolis, sister Victoria Elizabeth Kelly (Patrick), and their children, Paitson, and Finn, of Hong Kong, sister Courtney Caroline Landsman (Adam) and their children, River and Woods, of Santa Monica, CA, and his longtime girlfriend, Sara Orlip, of Columbus, OH, many extended family members, and an abundance of friends. Michael was preceded in death by his grandparents, June and Ed Thomas, and JoAnn and Jim Moran and his dog Reggie.
A celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at First Friends Meeting, 3030 Kessler Blvd. E. Dr. Indpls, IN 46220. The calling will be at 1 pm with service at 2 pm. A reception will immediately follow.
In addition, a second memorial service will be held on Friday, June 21, 2024 at Grange Insurance Audubon Center, 505 W. Whittier St, Columbus, OH 43215 from 1pm-4pm.
Donations in honor of Michael may be sent to Tunnel to Towers Foundation: https://t2t.org/
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Erin Magorien
April 14, 2025
He was a great man in our lives and neighborhood he lived across the street from us on Beck and Grant. He will be missed in our lives and neighborhood definitely, so sad he died that quickly. Rest in peace Michael in heaven
Erin Magorien
July 7, 2024
Just a good person that knows how to make people feel good about life, love to talk to him every once in awhile he lived across the street from my mom house. My parents liked him as a neighbor and friend, Micheal you will be missed.
Erin Magorien
July 7, 2024
He introduced me to his dog and then recently to his hen Dorothy
Maria & Dean Lampros
July 6, 2024
Dearest Moran Family and Sara, I cannot begin to express my sadness and grief in view of your sudden and tragic loss of your beloved Michael. Dean & I are so heartsick. We love your family so much and pray God's Grace brings you peace and strength to keep him in your heart with joy. May you all live to honor his amazing legacy and think of the joy he brought to your lives and smile. Jack,
I am so sorry Dean didn't call back...he's been unwell and then I lost the numbers you gave me...Please reach out again. Dean is better and I apologize profusely. God bless you all. Love, Maria & Dean Lampros xoxox
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Sara Ortlip
July 1, 2024
Michael was the love of my life. I´m so lucky to have had him in my world during the last 5 years. We were building a future together. Never did I imagine losing my protector, but he will live on in my heart. I´ve gained a bigger family through this. I am forever grateful for the support of Beth, Jack, Tori, and Courtney, as well as all of Michael´s extended family and friends.
Bridget Fulk
June 18, 2024
Michael was such a kind man. Very easy to work with and always liked hearing about his renovations on his house. Micheal use to bring us in these fancy gourmet cupcakes. Tiny box packed with wow. I got to work with Micheal at Brenntag for several years. Still shocked of the news. I am so very sorry for his families loss. I still see his name in a note or account. I dont have the heart to remove it. He lives on.
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June 17, 2024
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June 17, 2024
PGA Championship with Michael and chemgroup. Michael was an awesome coworker. So thankful I got to meet and work with him. Prayers and love for Sara and Michael´s family and coworkers
Bob Singer
June 11, 2024
I had the great pleasure, and honor, to work alongside Michael for a period of years. He was the ultimate work colleague.
Beyond our business relationship, we developed a quite a deep & meaningful friendship over the course of time.
We shared our personal & professional challenges & accomplishments, and it was obvious that he placed the needs of others ahead of his own. He was always open & available, never too busy too lend an ear or to extend a helping hand. Michael was absolutely selfless.
Although we were physically separated by a distance of miles, I always felt his presence.
Because of his compassion & caring, I came to view Michael as the little brother I never had.
He will be incredibly & sorely missed.
My deepest condolences to his family, and to the other countless people whose lives he touched in a positive way.
Katie P.
June 10, 2024
Michael was an adventurer. He was curious about lives and topics beyond his normal life and sought to explore the wonders and why´s of the universe and of the people around him. I have always appreciated the genuine curiosity and the judgement Michael withheld in his constant quest for knowledge. He made people laugh, and think deeper about their reasons and the choices they made or how they chose to live their life. I hope with his passing, Michael has received all the knowledge of everything he was ever curious about and will have lived a life he felt fulfilling even though it was cut too short. My heart goes out to everyone close to him. Even though we are not so to this day, I respect and value the moments I shared with him and he has touched me in ways that I will always carry with me. Michael, I hope you found and find a everything you were looking for, give Reggie good pets for me.
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June 10, 2024
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Michael was my good friend for many years. The man had intelligence that couldn´t be turned off. A sense of generosity that only the truly good natured possess.
As a past Albatross winner, Michael had a solid golf game. But more than this score on the card, the hours spent on the course with him were filled with laughter, good stories and current affairs.
The man also had an impeccable sense of upscale "dad" style. I was always jealous of his cardigan collection and my God that man had that made Tom Selleck look so-so.
Michael was one of the first people to ever buy an art piece from me. I never saw myself as an artist really. Certainly not a good one. But he reminded me timing again that I was good. He gave me the support. I didn´t know I needed that was so valuable.
His presence can´t be summed up a few paragraphs. Because the memories and lessons that I´ve learned and shared with him, serve me for the rest of my life.
He will be missed dearly.
Cassie Sheets
June 10, 2024
This is so shocking and heartbreaking. I was in school with Michael from preschool through high school. He was always such a class act, handsome, intelligent, kind. This loss will be felt by so many of us.
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