Michael James "Mike" Duty

Michael James "Mike" Duty obituary, Fort Thomas, KY

Michael James "Mike" Duty

Michael Duty Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dobbling, Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home - Bellevue on Jun. 30, 2025.

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Michael "Mike" James Duty, 78, of Dayton, KY, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Ft. Thomas with his loving family by his side.
Mike was born November 23, 1946, to James Duty and Shirley (nee: Lape) Duty. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Daughter Anissa Harris, Sister Donna, & Nephew, Larry.
Mike is survived by his Wife of 58 years, Erlene (nee: Visse) Duty, Daughters Alisha Schwierjohann (Tim), Ashel (Rob) Kruetzkamp, Sons Michael Duty, Damien Duty, and Son-in-Law Bill Harris. Mike was a loving grandpa to 11 Grandchildren (Taren, Lauren, Rachel, Tyler, Jordan, Zach, Savannah, Grant, Ava, Damien, and Bradyn), 15 Great
Grandchildren, 1 Great Great Grandchild, Brother Gregory (Theresa) Duty, Sister-in-Laws Joyce Dullaghan, Steph (Russ) Renaud, and Brother-in-Law Chuck Visse. Mike also survived by numerous nieces & nephews.
Mike was a retired salesman. He had a love for fishing and listening to older country music. He enjoyed being outside especially watching the deer and birds in his backyard.
A Memorial Mass will be held Thursday, July 10, 2025, at St. Bernard Church, Dayton, Kentucky at 4pm. Celebration of life will immediately follow mass at Garvey Hall.
In lieu of flowers - Memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Cincinnati Stroke Consortium (GCSC). GCSC is a nonprofit organization with members from the major hospitals and rehabilitation systems in the region. Their mission is to enhance stroke care and improve stroke outcomes through multi-systems regional collaboration. Contributions can be made using the link or Venmo below. Https://link.clover.com/urlshortener/qnypms Venmo donations to: StrokeGCSC (see QR code posted in the tribute wall)
Dobbling, Muehlenkamp & Erschell Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be given at www.dmefuneral.com.

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Fly High My Friend. Many memories of us together at Avenue Brew every morning. You would have thought we would have run out of conversation but never ever. You were always a Great Friend with many Great Memories. RIP MY FRIEND....

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