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Michael Gordon Thoendel
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Michael's son, Ethan was his greatest joy. He loved his family deeply and they loved him. He was the most caring and loving uncle. He loved animals. He was generous and kind. A great conversationalist and wonderful friend. He was a total daredevil and naturally athletic! He loved to cook and adored his coffee.
He is survived by his son, Ethan Thoendel; his parents, Mary Estes and Steve Thoendel; his siblings, Dustin Thoendel, who is married to Mary Thoendel and Kaitlyn Thoendel Copen, who is married to Noah Copen; his nieces and nephews, Olivia and Nathan Copen, Paisley and Norah Thoendel; his grandparents, Joe and Judy Thoendel and Marilee Fike; and aunts, Toni Lawson, Tammy Donaldson, Terri Dahl and Nicole Bowen; uncles, Craig and Mike Thoendel and Brad Bowen; cousins, Shaun Lawson, James Cowan, Kara Piel, Tracy Donaldson, Rachel, Donaldson, Laina Radenburg, Ashley Dahl, Pete Dahl, Jake Dahl, Vincent, Tanner, Mikala, Nicholas, Joseph, Isabel, and Lauren Thoendel. He was preceded in death by his baby sister,Stevie Thoendel. Allison Morgan, Gordon Leigh Estes Jr., Gordon and Lucy Estes, and Chester "Pete" and Mary Fike.
A ceremony to honor Michael's life will be held on January 20, 2024, at 2:00 pm at Smith & Kernke Funeral Home, located at 14624 N May, Oklahoma City, OK.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Oklahoma City Animal Welfare in memory of Michael Thoendel. His love for animals will be continued through these contributions.
We will forever cherish the memories of Michael's vibrant spirit and the joy he brought into our lives. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
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Jared Ryker
January 22, 2024
Praying for you and your family during this time.
Jared Ryker and The Dolese Bros. Co. Team
James cowan
January 20, 2024
Michael was my cousin, but he was so much more than that to me. He was a best friend, a roommate, a wing man, everything you could ever want in a cousin. We had some of the best times together that I will cherish forever. Always ready to prove himself, there was nothing he couldn't do. I was always impressed by his fearlessness. I miss you already cuz. See you on the other side.
Gerald & Jeannie Houston
January 19, 2024
We are praying for you in the loss of your son. God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tracy Donaldsom
January 18, 2024
I love you so much. I can´t imagine this world without your bright light. Yet, I have to live in it. I will miss you forever.
We were so lucky to have our group of cousins and I was so lucky for you to be my best friend. I´ll look for you everywhere, I know you will be there.
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Ashley Dahl
January 18, 2024
I love you cos. I will cherish every memory we made. One of my first best friends. You can rest now.
Ashley Dahl
January 18, 2024
Mikey, you deserved more life. I will always cherish the memories we made as kids, our cousin group were our first best friends and man did we always have fun together. You were always one to make everyone laugh. You are brave and kind and beautiful, I will miss you so much. I love you.
Toni Lawson
January 18, 2024
It is so hard to accept that I will never get to see you smile again! You will be forever missed in a big way! I will always remember your kind spirit. I love you so much! Aunt Toni
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