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Joe McMichael Obituary
SPENCERVILLE — Joe E. McMichael 73, of rural Spencerville, passed away peacefully at 9 AM Sunday, May 12, 2019 in his home following a short illness, with his family at his side.
He was born March 24, 1946 in Allen County, a son of the late Walter L. and C. Marie Hall McMichael. On June 12, 1971 he married Veronica L. "Von" Smith, who survives, along with two children, Amy Marie (Steven) Goecke and Anthony Joseph (Jennifer) McMichael, both of Spencerville, nine grandchildren; Gage, Gabrielle, Gillian and Gianna Goecke and Alivia, Ariana, Ayden, Audra and Axton McMichael and his brother Lyn D. McMichael of Spencerville.
Preceding him in death are his twin grandchildren, Addison and Adelynne McMichael.
He was a 1964 graduate of Spencerville High School. He was drafted into the Army while studying electrical engineering. For six years, he was stationed overseas, in Germany, during the Vietnam War as a sharp shooter. He worked as an electrician on tanks and drove tank recovery vehicles. He was a member of the Harry J. Reynolds American Legion Post 191 and the Bowersock Bros. VFW Post 6772 and the F.O.E.
He was a lifelong grain farmer along with his father and brother. Then eventually with his son and grandson. He also worked with his father and brother in the family's International Harvester dealership in Spencerville.
Joe looked forward to his yearly trips to Indian River, MI. and staying at The Landings in cabin # 2 with his wife and family. He loved fishing for Walleye in Mullett Lake, finding "The Rock" with uncle John and hunting his fields for arrowheads.
Funeral services will be 2 PM Wednesday in the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville with Dr. Nathan Metz officiating. Burial will follow in the Gethsemani Cemetery in Lima, with Military Rites by the U.S. Army Honor Guard and the Spencerville Veterans.
The family will receive friends from 10 AM until 2 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Judes Childrens Research Hospital in care of the funeral home.
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Anita Meredith
May 18, 2019
Heartfelt sympathy to you Vonsy and to Amy and Anthony! Joe was such a wonderful husband,soul mate and person. Great memories live on. So sorry for your loss.
Mary Lopshire
May 15, 2019
I am sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Jeff Bruns
May 15, 2019
Sorry for the loss of a special person. May Joe rest in peace
Julie (Elchert) Hemmelgarn
May 14, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
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Sonja Mark-Baumgardner
May 14, 2019
Prayers for all of the family. So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Know he loved Indian River and fishing Mullet Lake. Wish we could have seen you more often, Von.
Vera Gossard
May 14, 2019
I am so very sorry . Joe was always a bright spot of a day!! He will certainly be missed by many!!
Prayers Von for you and your family.
Sincerely, Vera Gossard
Nancy Dardio
May 14, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss.Rest in Peace,Joe !
May 14, 2019
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Robyn Carr
May 14, 2019
We are very sorry for your loss. My Sister Christy Arnold and I (Robyn Carr) have known the McMichael family for 60+ years.
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