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Roger Harold Michael M.D.
Roger Harold Michael M.D.
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Roger met his wife, Janet at Oberlin College in 1952 where they were both students and then Roger went on to study medicine at Case Western Reserve and then on to his residency at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. There was a brief, 2-year, timeout during his medical training when he was deployed to a M.A.S.H. hospital in Bussac, France as an Army medic.
Roger first practiced Orthopedic Medicine in Fremont, California, and later went to Baltimore to teaching positions at The University of Maryland, Johns Hopkins, And Union Memorial Hospital. As director of the Orthopedic Residency Program at Union Memorial he and Dr. William Howard established the first hospital-based department of Sports Medicine in Baltimore. Research on Osteoporosis and innovations in Sports Medicine were two of Roger's areas of expertise.
Roger began an adventurous retirement in 1995 at the age of 65. He and Janet travelled extensively. He was able to enjoy his many hobbies which included biking, woodworking, gardening, portrait painting, sailing, pottery, and any project that he could work on with his grandchildren.
In 2021 Roger and Janet moved to Portland, Maine to live with their daughter, Juli and grandson Kelen, and to be closer to their family home on Lake Cobbosseecontee in Manchester, Maine.
Roger was predeceased by his siblings, Keith and Judith. He leaves behind his wife of 66 years, Janet (Gracia) Michael; his 4 children, Marcy, Mark and his wife Margarita Prieto, Eric and his husband Craig Kruger, and Juli; six grandchildren, Anna and Cameron Sullivan, Olivia, Felisa, Elena, and Kelen Michael; sister, Nancy; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins on both sides of his family.
A Celebration of Life service is planned for early summer when family and friends can gather and share their memories and affection for such a talented, loving man.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that friends and family donate to their local hospice organization.
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Joyce Scott
May 2, 2025
Such great memories of working for Dr. Michael for almost 20 years. He was a wonderful friend and a great surgeon. I am blessed to have known him.
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Laura Grabill
May 1, 2025
I was saddened to hear of Dr. Michael´s passing. I actually worked for him at Union Memorial Hospital. He was such an amazing physician and human being. So extremely kind and caring. He helped so many people! I will always remember the way he treated his patients and how great he was to work for. A true gentleman and amazing surgeon.
Stephanie Haims
April 11, 2025
What a nice photo of Uncle Roger on the farmhouse porch in the sunshine. Makes me smile just to see it!!!! He loved being at the lake with his family around him and his happy, curious disposition made him a true pleasure to be around. Sending you hugs and I will love giving to my local hospice in Roger's memory.
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