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Michael Chadwick Obituary

DEFIANCE - Michael Joseph Chadwick, 70, of Defiance, died peacefully at Mercy Defiance Hospital on Monday, May 1, 2023. He eagerly awaited the return of his Lord Jesus Christ.

Michael was born in Toledo on March 19, 1953, the son of Robert and Joan (Orth) Otting. He graduated from St. Francis High School in 1971. In 1976 he graduated with a master's degree in educational psychology from the University of Toledo. Michael was a certified and licensed drug and alcohol counselor and supervisor. He retired as psychologist at CCNO in 2020. He was a life member of the NRA. He enjoyed target shooting and single-action cowboy shooting. He was into Ford muscle cars, both Mustangs and Cougars. He enjoyed woodworking and antiquing. In 1977, he married Marsha Ann Augsburger of Lima. Together, they enjoyed traveling and Ireland was the nicest trip.

Michael is survived by his loving wife, Marsha, 2 brothers, Lee (Mary Pat) Perry and James (fiancée Monica) Otting and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Friends will be received in the Zachrich Family Funeral Home, 114 William St., Holgate on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 1 p.m. until the celebration of his life at 2 p.m. with Pastor James Erven officiating.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Arthritis Foundation or Prophecy Watchers. Please visit ZachrichFuneralHome.com to leave online condolences.

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

Published by The Crescent-News on May 3, 2023.

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Paul C. Pellioni

May 8, 2023

I remember Mike as a classmate at St. Francis de Sales High School, class of 1971. Mike was a member of the cast from the very first musical that St. Francis sponsored and staged. The musical was "Guys and Dolls" and played in the spring of 1970. Mike did a fine job.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Mike and his family.

Tim Iorio

May 8, 2023

So sorry to hear that about Mike. I have not seen him since we graduated but remember him fondly. He was a fun loving guy. His sense of humor was off the chart. I feel bad that I have not seen Mike in years. May he rest in peace with our Lord! Prayers for his Family. Tim Iorio, Ph.D., Class of 1971

Rev. Ronald Olszewski

May 8, 2023

Please accept the sympathy and prayer of the family of St. Francis de Sales High School. Beginning in the fall of this year we shall remember Michael at our Annual Mass for Deceased Alumni, Faculty, and Staff celebrated on the Sunday nearest November 1, All Saints' Day. Family and friends will be invited. May he rest and live in the peace of Christ.

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