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Michael Schack Obituary
Elmore - Michael R. Schack, 75, formerly of Ashtabula, Ohio, died Tuesday, December 3, 2019, in Mercy-St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio, after an 18-month battle with Sarcoidosis. He was born on June 1, 1944, in Ashtabula, the son of Edward J. and Thelma A. (Vettel) Schack, Sr., who preceded him in death.
Michael graduated from Cleveland State University and the Medical College of Ohio with Masters Degrees in environmental engineering. He retired in 2004 as a Senior Environmental Engineer from the former Brush Wellman Co, now known as Materion, of Elmore, Ohio. He was active for 16 years with the Boy Scouts in Elmore and was a Master Gardner, working at home and as a volunteer at Schedel Arboretum & Gardens in Elmore.
Michael is survived by his sons, Rustun Schack, Andrew (Jheanne) Schack, Todd Schack; "the light of his life," grandson, Edward Christian Schack; sister, Kathleen A. (Michael) Kane; two nephews, Kevin (Shelly) Kane, Chris (Irene) Kane; and Debra (Larry) Honsberger. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Edward J. Schack, Jr. and daughter-in-law, Brianna Bertok-Schack.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Saturday, December 7, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 3312 Lake Ave., Ashtabula, Ohio. Burial will follow the Mass in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Ashtabula. Memorials for Michael may be directed to St. John's High School, 7911 Depot Rd., Ashtabula, OH 44004; or the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research, 1820 W. Webster Ave. Suite 304, Chicago, IL 60614. The family would like to offer a special thank-you to Dr. William Schafer and Diandra Bertok-Galandiuk for their wonderful care and compassion during Michael's illness. The Robinson-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, 501 West St. Genoa, OH, has assisted the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.
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Amy & Dan Laity
December 16, 2019
So sorry to hear about Mike's passing. We always enjoyed Mike's offbeat sense of humor.
December 5, 2019
"Rusty" was a beloved classmate.
He holds a special place in my heart.
Rest well dear friend.
My heartfelt sympathy to all family and friends of dear Michael "Rusty" Schack.
Emily Orlando Licate (St. John Class-1962)
Cathi Badik
December 5, 2019
Thinking of you all. The strength of your family is amazing. I was always so happy looking at holiday pictures of your blended family together. Full of love. I have so many memories of your family when I was little with summer trips to Elmore. Your dad always could make me laugh. Just had to figure out he was telling a joke. So sorry for your loss and sending you lots of love.
Anne Galindo
December 4, 2019
So sorry for your loss. May Gods peace be with you all.
December 4, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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