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Michael Bonnar Obituary
Michael D. Bonnar, age 76, of Lambertville, MI, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Michael was born December 11, 1945, in Brooklyn, NY, to Kathleen (Houlihan) and Thomas Bonnar. He proudly served as a Corporal in the U.S. Marines Corp from May 5, 1963, through May 28, 1967, serving in the Vietnam War. Michael was employed with Modern Builders Supply from January 1980 retiring in April 2015. He was one of the first Marines to serve in Vietnam. Michael was a member of the American Legion Post 468 , The Toledo Home Remodelers Association, PRO Remodelers, The Antique Car Club and the Mercedes Club. He was a volunteer of the Sylvania Area Family Services where he was greatly involved in their fundraising. He was known as the "Mayor of Wildwood", walking 12-15 miles every day with his walking group. He loved collecting Pink Panther items and going for long drives in his 1950 and 1961 Mercedes Benz. He enjoyed entering his Mercedes in car shows and won numerous awards for both. He married the love of his life, Barbara Nowicki, July 29, 1967, and have celebrated 55 years together.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara; children, Raquel (Kevin) Leggett, Angie (Miguel) Osuna, Michael Jr. (Jennifer) and Chris (Sandra) Bonnar; grandchildren, Ashley (Ian), Matthew, Nicholas, Jessica, Miguel II, Gavin, Zachary and Emily; and great grandchildren, Grayson, Hudson and Shaylee.
Family and friends may call at Reeb Funeral Home, Sylvania, Thursday, August 18, 2022, 3- 8:00 p.m. where funeral services will be held Friday, August 19, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.
Interment to follow with burial honors at Toledo Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers please consider Sylvania Area Family Services, or the Victory Center.
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Patrick Carlisle
August 20, 2025
A truly good friend and kind person. Miss every day I walk at Wildwood.
Richard Foltz
August 19, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Just found out August 2025.
Patrick Carlisle
August 10, 2023
I miss Mike everytime I pull into the Wildwood parking lot. His car was always parked there and he was always marching along on one of the trails.
Patrick Carlisle
August 10, 2023
I always think of him when I pull into the parking lot near the mansion. Remember where he parked and his upright posture as he walked at a good pace. Always had a good word to say whenever passing bye.
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Karen Schoenberger
August 29, 2022
I so enjoyed meeting Mike in Wildwood Park where he would always stop and pet my dog, Blue. He often had treats too. I counted him a friend and will miss seeing him and his cheerful greetings. He was one of a kind and a kind one at that. Much love to his family.
Patrick Carlisle
August 24, 2022
My condolences to Mike´s family. I knew Mike from a good friend of mine from playing in pool leagues. I met him at Wildwood Metro Park on the walking trails and he was helpful in finding doctors for my wife and myself. He was truly a great person to know, and I will miss him walking on the trails. RIP
Norm Hinshaw
August 18, 2022
You will be missed, Mike.
Pam Toth
August 16, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Hold your special memories close and know that Michael will be with you always.
David Clark
August 16, 2022
Wonderfull person to talk and walk with, Going to miss you Mike, See you when we make the transition too,
Mercedes Benz Club of NW Ohio
August 16, 2022
Mike will be missed by the many friends that he had in the Mercedes Benz Club. Our sincere condolences to his family.
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