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Theodore Michel Obituary

Theodore "Ted" Michel Ted, age 79, of San Rafael passed away of cancer on December 4th, 2008. Ted grew up in Ohio, was commissioned in the Korean War as the gunnery officer aboard the USS Shields, and had a very successful career in public relations. In 1959 he married Rosemarie McKenzie and had three sons. They divorced twenty years later but Ted remained mostly in the Bay Area. He later became deeply involved in meditation and befriended many in that regard. He also was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous for his last 32 years. His funeral will be hosted by son Steve Michel at Monte's Chapel of the Hills in San Anselmo on Friday, December 12th at 1:30 PM. Any and all acquaintances are welcome to attend the services.

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

Published by Marin Independent Journal on Dec. 11, 2008.

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Chris Forsyth

December 12, 2008

Ted was a great man who loved people and served them selflessly. We shared much in common as journalists, PR and marketing practioners and, of course, as meditators.

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