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Michael Bork

1948 - 2025

Michael Bork obituary, 1948-2025

BORN

1948

DIED

2025

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Huron, Ohio

Michael Bork Obituary

Michael D Bork

Jun 7, 1948 - Jun 18, 2025

Huron

Huron lost another classic Wednesday, June 18, 2025, when Michael David Bork, Dapper to his friends, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at his lifelong home on Center Street. Mike had just turned 77 years old and was only days shy of celebrating his 51st wedding anniversary.

Born June 7, 1948, in Toledo, Mike was the beloved eldest son of Murland Bork and Rosemary Bick. He was one of eight siblings, Marysue, Jim, Kathy, Judy, Joey, Tom, and Annie. Growing up in a big, boisterous family gave Mike his deep appreciation for connection, loyalty, and good storytelling-traits that followed him throughout his life.

After earning his degree from The Ohio State University, Mike proudly served in the Army Reserve during the Vietnam War. He was stationed in Alaska and carried the distinction of being the last man drafted from Erie County. After his service was completed, Mike was the last man hired onto the New York Central Railroad. He continued in the footsteps of previous generations of Bork men for another 42 years before retiring.

It was at Cedar Point where he met the love of his life, Karen A. Austin, a recent transplant from California. The two married June 22, 1974, beginning a half-century love story full of family, friendship, and adventure. Together, they raised four children-Josh, Kim, Erin, and Lauren-and built a warm, welcoming home that became the heart of countless gatherings.

A proud family man, Mike found joy in the simple outdoor pleasures: fishing and boating, camping, golfing, tending his garden, and unwinding with classic rock or jazz music. He loved drive-in movies, Indians' games with his kids and grandsons, and especially spending time on the water. A longtime member of the Huron Yacht Club, Mike was most at peace, captaining a boat full of kids-whether headed to Sheldon's Marsh for a cookout or catching the sunset over the North side of Kelleys Island with a Corona in hand. He was happiest when the boat was full, and the music was good.

He is survived by his beautiful wife Karen; his four children, Josh (Beth, Wife), Kim (Tim, Husband), Erin, and Lauren; and his cherished grandchildren, Dylan and Sage (children of Erin), and Junah and Orion (children of Josh & Beth). His presence in their lives was steady, loving, and unforgettable.

To know Mike was to be welcomed in, offered a beer, a seat, a story, a laugh, and likely fresh strawberries from his garden. His legacy of love, humor, and generosity will carry on through his family and the many friends he touched along the way.

He will be greatly missed and always remembered.

Foster Funeral Home & Crematory of Huron, is assisting family. Online condolences may be shared at www.fosterfh.com.

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

Published by Sandusky Register on Jun. 21, 2025.

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Timothy M Elliott

June 26, 2025

My deepest condolences to family and friends.thankful to Mike and his wife for giving us Kim and there siblings.if there´s any way I can help in these tough times am willing .thanks Mike my the heavens shine bright through your wife and children and there children to do great things am sure your watching ,appreciate your strength

Bruce Washburn

June 24, 2025

Karen & family, it's been many moons since we shared a beer sitting out front of the big house. .Ike was a one of a kind as are you too Karen. RIP Dap... Eternal

Neelam

June 23, 2025

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

BRUCE AND SUSAN BEATTY

June 22, 2025

Remembering your friend´s laughter and kindness provides comfort and strength during grief. Karen we are so very sorry for this loss.

Beth Anne Otto Cantu

June 22, 2025

Karen I'm so sorry for your loss.

Beth Anne Otto Cantu

Tom Green

June 21, 2025

Very sad news. I pray for the peace and strength for the family. Great memories!

Ed and Lisa Schenk

June 21, 2025

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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