Michael J. Wilcox

Michael J. Wilcox obituary

Michael J. Wilcox

Michael Wilcox Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Behm Family Funeral Homes - Geneva on Dec. 1, 2025.

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Michael J. Wilcox passed away Friday, November 28, 2025 with his wife, Susan and son, Brian by his bedside. Mike was Born in Chicago, IL on May 1, 1950. He worked at Illinois Bell before moving to Geneva, Ohio, where he began working at Geneva Telephone Company in 1976 as an I/R tech and retired from Windstream in 2010 as a Construction Manager.

He enjoyed going to Sanibel Island, FL for several years, but found his "Happy Place" at GOTL living on the lakeshore and bringing life and love into the home he and Sue bought and renovated.

He leaves behind his wife Susan of 45 years; son, Brian; sister in law, Jo Anne Tyler and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Margaret Wilcox; his in-laws, Mildred and Bob Tyler, who thought of him as their son; his sister, Karen Morgan and a God child Bobbi Cameron, as well as Cali, his rescued cat.

The family wishes to extend their sincere appreciation to the entire staff at ARMC in the E.R. and ICU. There will be a private burial, per Mike's wishes at a later date. The Behm Family Funeral Home of Geneva is assisting the family at this time. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com

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