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Michael DeGrella Obituary
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DeGrella, Michael, 75, of Louisville, died Friday, Feb. 26,2021 at his home.
Born in Louisville, Michael was a U.S. army veteran, attended Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Margaret Mary Catholic schools and was a graduate of Trinity High School. He retired as a produce broker and co-owner of DeGrella Packing Co. He owned thoroughbred racehorses and cherished many years at Churchill Downs. He was an avid UK fan. Michael was also an active member of St. Boniface Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Etta DeGrella; and siblings, Andrew DeGrella, Steven DeGrella, Marietta DeGrella Bowman, and Debbie DeGrella Bischoff.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Sharon Schreiber DeGrella; his daughter, Heather DeGrella Bender; brother, Charles DeGrella (Kate-dec.); sister, Sharon DeGrella DeWitt (Mickey); brother-in-law, Charlie Bischoff; many nieces and nephews; his dog, Churchill; and his granddaughters, Isabel "Izzy" Dean Bender and Hadley "Haddie" Kate Bender.
His funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at St. Boniface, 531 E. Liberty Street, with burial to follow in Resthaven. Visitation will be from 4-6 PM Wednesday at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Rd. (Masks and social distancing required please)
Expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or St. Boniface.
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George and Jeanne DeGrella
March 6, 2021
Our sincere condolences to family and friends. It is very difficult to lose a great and beloved person in one's life. God Bless and Keep each of you.
Jo Ann Grossman
March 3, 2021
All Of My Prayers and Condolences go out to the family
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Sherry Slack Small
March 1, 2021
Sharon, I am so very sorry. I know Mike will be missed terribly. I am on Chemo, so I won´t be at visitation, my Oncologist says my immune system is low. I will give you a call soon, just know my heart and prayers are with you, Heather and your grandchildren. I love you girl
Mickey
March 1, 2021
So sorry to hear about this. They take the best one's way to early. Jackie will be glad to see him in heaven. Hope they don't get kicked out!. Condolences and so sorry for you loss. Much Love......Mickey
Sue Weber
March 1, 2021
Sharon, I am so sorry for your loss. I will always have many fond memories at LHT! I´m also sure Mike was greeted by Russ and Frank with a beer in their hands!
bernadette gizzi
February 28, 2021
you will be missed dearly my friend love Bernadette
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Highlands Family-Owned Funeral Home - Louisville3331 Taylorsville Rd., Louisville, KY 40205
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