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Michael L. Cameron

1944 - 2021

BORN

1944

DIED

2021

Michael Cameron Obituary

TUCSON, AZ — Michael L. Cameron, 77, formerly of Lima, passed away at 6:06 a.m. on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at home in Tucson, AZ.

He was born March 30, 1944, in Cleveland to Mike and Eunice L. Woodard Cameron. His father preceded him in death. His mother survives in Cridersville, OH. On Aug. 8, 1964, he married Diane Elaine Baumberger, who passed on December 6, 2010. They were high school sweethearts, married for 46 years.

Michael was the CEO/owner of Cameron Packaging, Inc. until he retired in 2011. Throughout his lifetime, he enjoyed photography, golfing, solving crossword puzzles, playing multiple musical instruments and landscaping. He was a 1962 graduate of Lucas High School and attended The Ohio State University.

Survivors include a daughter, Bridget D. Cribben, of Lima; a son, Michael A. (Jennifer) Cameron, of Maricopa, AZ; five grandchildren, Mackenzie Cameron, Grace McKee, Kennedee Cameron, Jennessa Hoenjet, and Kyle Cribben; two great-grandchildren, Thea and Everli; two sisters, Michelle (Bruce) Baumeister, of Lima, and Melody Christianson, of Cleveland.

There will be no funeral service. His cremains will be scattered according to his wishes.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Lima News from May 1 to May 2, 2021.

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