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Michael William "Mike" Barthelmess - SAVANNAH - Michael William "Mike" Barthelmess, 59, a loving husband, father and grandfather died Friday, March 28, 2008 in Augusta, Georgia. Mike was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah. He was a communicant of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Mike was a strong supporter of the Democratic Party. He was the Business Agent and Financial Secretary for the Local 188 Pipe Fitters and Steam Fitters Union from 1989 until 2000. He was the International Representative for the United Association for 8 years and presently presiding over the United Association training for the past year. Mike was an avid golfer and boater. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph K. and Catherine Barthelmess, his brother, Joe Barthelmess Jr., and his sister Debbie Barthelmess Thomas. Surviving are, his wife, Carol " Cookie" Barthelmess, his daughters, Missie Stratton and husband Mark and Brandyn Reagan; his son, Michael Barthelmess all of Savannah. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Tanner Stratton, Maggie Stratton, Hayden Bodiford and Landon Barthelmess. Visitation will be Sunday, March 30, 2008 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel with a Vigil Service at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, March 31, 2008 at 10 a.m. at The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist the Reverend Monsignor William O. O'Neill, Celebrant. Burial will be in the Catholic Cemetery. Remembrances to the American Heart Association. Please sign our guestbook online at www.foxandweeks.com Savannah Morning News March 30, 2008 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannnahnow.com/obituaries .

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Published by Savannah Morning News on Mar. 30, 2008.

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Foye and Betty Rockett

April 9, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

LEROY SMITH

April 6, 2008

Cookie and Family,

Words are difficult and easily misunderstood but friends are important. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days ahead.
God bless,

LeRoy and Diane Smith

Shelma Lewis

April 4, 2008

Cookie, I was just told about Mike. Words are empty at a time like this, but know that I am thinking and praying for you. Shelma

Eddie Brown & Family, Local 188

April 4, 2008

Our prayers are with you.

Richard Bolt

April 3, 2008

Cookie, Michael & Missy:

My grandmother Banks called today to tell me about Mike. I am so sorry.

Richard "Ricky" Bolt

Robert Henderson

April 3, 2008

I am deeply sorry for your loss, although I did not know Mike for very long; I felt from the first time we met that he was a straight shooter. May he rest in peace and may the Lord comfort you in your time of loss.

Mary and Robert Starks

April 3, 2008

Please accept our sincere sympathy for your great loss.

Amy Bell Goette

April 2, 2008

Brandyn and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. He was always nice and made me laugh. My prayers go out to you and your family in this time of grief.

Kelly Paslawski

April 1, 2008

Cookie, Missy and Family,

We were so sorry to hear of your great loss this weekend. We can't imagine what you are going through at this time but know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. You are fortunate to have such a wonderful family to get you through this difficult time.
Love,
Tim and Kelly Paslawski

SEAN HERB

April 1, 2008

I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH EVERYONE IN YOUR FAMILY.
SEAN HERB

Billy Jarrell

April 1, 2008

Dear Cookie, Little Mike, Brandon, Missy, Mark, and children,
I am very saddened and sorry for your loss, I looked up to him greatly, Mike was always such a kind and jovial friend. He, as well as you all are in my prayers.

Donna Hart

April 1, 2008

Cookie,
I am so sorry. There are no words. My prayers are with you and your family.
Donna

Boland Eye Center

April 1, 2008

It was our pleasure to care for your loved one.
Dr. Ryan Boland and Staff

Vivian Plummer

April 1, 2008

Cookie,
May you and your family find peace with time and hold on to many wonderful memories. My condolences are with you.

STEPHEN BAILEY

March 31, 2008

LITTLE MIKE AND COOKIE,

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MIKE WILL BE FOREVER MISSED. HE WAS A GREAT LEADER, HE WAS ONE OF THE BEST I HAVE ENCOUNTER IN MY YEARS IN LOCAL 188. MIKE WAS A LOYAL BROTHER AND I AM HONORED TO HAVE CROSSED HIS PATH. I HAVE WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF HIM, I WILL CHERISH.
AGAIN, I AM TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.

SADLY MISSING MY BROTHER,

STEPHEN R. BAILEY
PROUD BROTHER LOCAL 188

Marilyn McAllister

March 31, 2008

Missie, Cookie and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can help you with. My prayers are with you. Love you guys.

S.G. Merriman, Jr.

March 31, 2008

Little Mike,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. You and your family are in my prayers.

Bronson Buck

March 31, 2008

I will miss you very much my brother.God speed local 150

Jim Mathews, Sr.

March 31, 2008

I'm sorry our lives took us in different directions and I missed him. I loved his father Kenneth and saw Michael at Josephine daughter's furneral. Image of his father and the exact voice sound. We planned to play golf over here at Lady's Isl. CC but didn't get to it.I can only imagine and grieve for what I missed.Much love to the family, Jim Sr. Visit anytime! Swap stories.

Susan Richardson

March 31, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you Cookie and the family.

Kathy Harmon

March 31, 2008

Brandyn, I was so very, very sorry to hear about your father. My heart goes out to you, Hayden and your entire family.

Gary Fuchs

March 31, 2008

So sorry to hear this. My heart goes out to all the family at this time. Mike was a good friend and co-worker. No matter what shift we pulled, there was never a dull moment working with him through Local 188. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. "Futch"

edwena garrett & family

March 31, 2008

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Howard Mobley

March 31, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you
Howard Mobley,#150

Robin (Fortson) Stewart

March 31, 2008

Missi, Mike, and family.... Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this sad time.

Sonja Held

March 31, 2008

To the family - Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

Biddy Schroeder & Sonja Canas-Held

Sheri Kicklighter

March 31, 2008

Please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,
David, Sheri, Corie, Jessica

Lonnie and Becky Finley

March 31, 2008

Sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow. God Bless you and Keep you close during this time and after

Lynn Brennan

March 31, 2008

Dear Missie: You all are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers during this time. The Brennan's.

Melody Reagan Mammay

March 31, 2008

Please know that during this time of sorrow, I'm thinking and praying for all of you.

Gloria and Milo Fortson

March 31, 2008

Cookie and family our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless you all in your time of sorrow.

John Gardner

March 31, 2008

sorry for your loss local 72

Mark & Cissy Nessola

March 31, 2008

Savannah lost a Son and Local 188 lost a Brother and We all lost A Friend and it is to a "Better Place" he is headed to watch over us. He was a Savannahian True & True.

Susan Singer

March 31, 2008

I was saddened to hear the news of Mike's passing. It was a pleasure to have worked at ASI and to have had the opportunity to work on the fund's Mike chaired for many years. He will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the Barthelmess family at this sad time.

Chris Johnson

March 30, 2008

We are sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.

Jim Collins

March 30, 2008

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Pamela Griffin-Sauls

March 30, 2008

Miss Cookie and Little Mike, I am very sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Danny and Cindi Morrow

March 30, 2008

sorry to hear about the loss of big Mike we were union brothers he will be greatly missed

Charles and Prisci Thomas

March 30, 2008

sorry to hear about your loss your family are in our prayers. your union brother

stacy gornto

March 30, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Ronnie Stafford

March 30, 2008

To Mike's Family:

I have known Mike since I joined L188 in 1967. I was sadden to hear of Brother Mike's passing - what a tremendous loss to me!! Just know my prayers are with you all. I will always treasure Mike's friendship and our working relationship.
Love in Christ,
Brother Ronnie Stafford - L188
Garden City, GA

Mary Hohnerlein

March 30, 2008

To the family, We are all so sorry to hear of your love-ones lost. Everyone at Larry's Rest. will miss Mike deeply.

Robert Hogan

March 30, 2008

Mike was a dear friend of Local 150 and he will be missed. We will pray for God to stay close to you and your family during this difficult time.

Cyndy Blount (Pyles)

March 30, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Stacy Burke

March 30, 2008

I'm sorry for your loss. I knew Mike from the BlackCreek Golf Club. He was a great person. He will be sadly missed! May god bless you and your family.

Darrell & Becky Hendricks

March 30, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Robert Cowart

March 30, 2008

For over 5 years Mike and I were road partners. Our families grew close together, Mike is gone but the memories will last forever. "CHOP"

Don and Risa Clawson

March 30, 2008

Cookie,Missie and Brandyn...there are no words to describe our heartfelt sadness. our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love to you all...

Rufus and Nancy Taylor

March 30, 2008

Cookie, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We were shocked to hear of Mike's passing.

Renay Perkins

March 30, 2008

Brandon and Family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your famiy. Renay , Michelle, Katie, & Jennifer

Joanna Browne

March 30, 2008

Dear Cookie & Children,
I can't begin to tell you how sadden I was to hear about Micheals passing. I wish I could help to ease your sorrow. I know that your great strength, family & friends will help you through this difficult time.
I also want you to know you are forever in my thoughts and prayers.

Joanna Browne

Amy O'Berry-Thomas

March 30, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God hold you in his hands in your time of sorrow.

Wayne Phillips

March 30, 2008

I will miss you, Brother. You are a good friend. I will always remember how we met and how our friendship grew, and all the times, good and bad that we have shared.
Love and miss you, Brother.
Cookie, you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Wayne

Ricky and Susan Reid

March 30, 2008

We are so sorry. I'll give you a call later, we love you all, Ricky and Susan

Mary Veitch

March 30, 2008

Good bye Cousin Mike.

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