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Michael "Mick" E. Bartus, 74, passed away peacefully at home on May 5, 2025, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by his loving children and faithful dog, Red.
Born and raised in East Toledo, Mick graduated from Waite High School and The University of Toledo, where he studied philosophy, Latin, and Russian. He retired in 2018 after 31½ years as a dedicated postal clerk, then embraced retirement through nature walks, gardening, art, concerts, and historical reading.
Mick was passionate about chess, mentoring students in Toledo and Rossford Public Schools. He also pursued his love of history through writing, focusing on President John F. Kennedy. Even in illness, he shared treasured family recipes with his children, a final gesture of love.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Stephen Jr., David, Suzanne, and Judith. He is survived by his children, Lisa (Kristopher) Morgan, Angela (Clark) Nofziger, and Michael S. Bartus; 7 grandchildren; great-granddaughter, Jasmine; and siblings, John and Cheryl Ann Bartus.
Visitation will be held Friday, May 16, 2025, from 4:00–8:00 p.m., at Walker Funeral Home- Oregon Chapel, 3500 Navarre Ave., Oregon, OH 43616, with a Sharing of Memories at 7:30 p.m. A private celebration for close family and friends will follow at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Hannah White
May 16, 2025
You will be so incredibly missed. I feel so fortunate to have taken care of you when you needed it most. You have touched my heart forever. My deepest condolences to you and your family . xo
John Bellas
May 8, 2025
My sympathy to the Bartus children on the passing of your father. I graduated with Michael from Waite and the University of Toledo a few years ago. We then followed different paths in life. I remember him as a very good person who treated everyone with dignity and respect. I do remember Michael loving rock & roll and being a huge fan of Hendrix. I believe we both saw him in 1968. We had many discussions about music during boring classes and I hope we will have more of them when we meet again. May Michael's memory be eternal.
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