Michael W. Blike

Michael W. Blike, age 68, of Shalersville, OH, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, September 4, 2024. He is the beloved husband of Stacey (Appleton) Blike; dear brother-in-law of Gerry Burger, Evan (Jen) Appleton, and Leslie (Clint) Cravens; and caring uncle to Megan (Greg), Joshua, Madison, Jeffrey, Jack, Grace, and Sydney. He was also a brother to Kim Wortman (deceased), Lisa (Bob deceased) Dwyer and Chris (Liz) Blike; father of Doug (Kelly) Blike; and loving son of the late Michael E. and Frances Blike.
Mike was truly one of a kind. He was never without his signature sunglasses, hat and a chew straw. You never knew what he was going to say when he walked into a room with the big smirk he always wore on his face. Mike was never afraid to speak his mind, appropriate or not! But anybody that really knew him knew that he was a loving, caring, resolute person that put others first, as he helped anyone and everyone.
Although you wouldn't know it at first glance, Mike was a social butterfly. He loved his friends and neighbors, especially Ron, Jerry, Bob, and Larry. You could often find him zipping around on his John Deere Gator or 4-wheeler visiting the neighborhood.
He brought coffee, food, and laughter to everyone he visited.
Mike loved to boat and jet ski on Lake Erie, especially with his best buddy and brother-in-law, Gerry. On their weekly summer trips, they would camp and visit the Erie Islands. He also loved picnicking by the river and lakes. He spent many winters snowmobiling throughout Michigan's upper peninsula and ran a snowplowing business during the wintertime. He was a huge animal lover and a fur dad to many pets throughout the years, including dogs, horses, and cats. Most of all, he loved to be with his close family with whom he spent holidays and long weekends. Every other waking minute was spent with his best friend of 38 years, Stacey.
Mike was a graduate of Hudson High School, going on to own an excavation business and enjoyed playing in the dirt whenever he could. He ran his company with Stacey by his side, working for companies like Prestige Homes and Vizmeg Landscaping.
Mike lit up a room and surprised anybody he met. He was an original and will be missed dearly.
A memorial gathering to celebrate Mike's life will be held from 4-7 PM on Friday, September 13, 2024 at Johnson Romito Funeral Home, 19 E Main St. (on the square), Hudson, OH 44236. www.johsonromito.com.