Kenneth Charles Michelson Jr.

Kenneth Charles Michelson Jr.

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Kenneth Michelson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Capaul Funeral Home on Oct. 20, 2025.

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Kenneth Charles Michelson Jr., 75 yrs of Petersburg, Mi, died on Friday October 17, 2025, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. A memorial gathering will take place at Capaul Funeral Home (Ida, MI) on Wednesday November 5, 2025, from 11AM until the memorial service at 1PM. Pastor Mark McCaskill of Cornerstone Baptist Church, Ida, Mi, will officiate. Cremation has occurred.

Born April 19, 1950, in Toledo, OH. Kenneth was the son of Kenneth and Betty (Zattau) Michelson Sr. He was a 1968 Whitmer High School Graduate that later attended the University of Toledo, OH. He worked 30 yrs retiring in 2008 from AT&T and earlier Ohio Bell Company as a cable repairman. Kenneth married Carol Ann Dalke on October 14, 1972, in Toledo, OH. Kenneth was a member of CWA Union, Toledo, OH and loved car shows, antique cars, fishing and drinking with his friends.

Survivors include: his wife, Carol; daughters, Melanie (Mark) Neumann, Erin Kozina; grandchildren, Nicole, Josh (Amanda), Megan, Nate, Avery and a great-grandchild, Bell. He was also surrounded by countless friends who became like family. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, James, infant sister, Elizabeth and infant daughter, Pamela.

Memorial contributions can be made to: The Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department.

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RIP Kenny. Always had fun on the VFW golf league.

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11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Capaul Funeral Home

8216 Ida West Rd, Ida, MI 48140

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Nov

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Memorial service

1:00 p.m.

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8216 Ida West Rd, Ida, MI 48140

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