Michael Rhodes Obituary
Michael Rhodes, 64, of Elyria; passed away Monday, September 26, 2022. Michael was born August 17, 1958, to Ivan and Josephine (nee Copa) Rhodes in Lorain, OH.
Michael graduated from Keystone High School; afterwards he enlisted in the US Air Force, serving for 3 years. After his service, he worked for Crane Company in Elyria for 40 years.
Loving husband of Edwina (Buckland); father of Bryan (Deb) Rhodes of Sandusky, Adam (Stephanie) Rhodes of Norwalk, and Sara Rhodes of Elyria; grandfather of Zoey, Brianna and Lily; and brother of John (Gayle) Rhodes of Elyria, Jim (Anna Lynn) Rhodes of Mesa, AZ., Christopher (Linda) Rhodes of Spring, TX., Rose Kifoyle of Elyria, Joseph (Kathy) Rhodes of Wellington, FL., and Marie Rhodes of Elyria
Preceded in death by his parents, daughter Beth Ann, brothers Mark and Patrick Rhodes.
A Memorial Gathering will be held Wednesday, October 5, 2022, from 5pm-7pm, and funeral service to follow at 7pm at Busch Funeral Home 114 Second Ave., Elyria.
440-322-3717 www.buschcares.com
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