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Dr. Michael A. Gordon, 74, passed away Friday, October 3rd, at the Toledo Hospital. He was raised in Roslyn, New York, and graduated from Roslyn High School. Michael attended the University of Michigan and became an avid Wolverine sports fan. There he joined Theta Xi fraternity and maintained many lifelong friendships with the brothers.
After college, Mike went to Medical School at Creighton University, completed an Internal Medicine residency at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, and a Rheumatology fellowship at Michigan. In 1982, he began practicing Rheumatology in Toledo, and helped establish Arthritis Associates of Northwest Ohio. He was respected and liked by so many of his patients.
In his spare time, Mike and his wife, Cathy, enjoyed bird watching and took numerous trips around the country and the world in search of birds. Mike loved running, competed in a number of races, and completed two marathons. He liked golf and was a longtime member of Sylvania Country Club. During his retirement, Michael developed a passion for bridge and loved to play. He was a member of Temple Shomer Emunim and supporter of the Jewish Federation.
Survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Catherine (Skilliter) Gordon; son, Rabbi Andrew Gordon (Brian ten Siethoff); daughter, Rebecca Sandler (Scott); grandchildren, Caleb Gordon, Ryan Sandler and Jared Sandler. He is also survived by his father, Robert Gordon; brothers, Jonathan Gordon (Susan) and Daniel Gordon (Roberta); and several nieces and nephews. Michael was preceded in death by his mother, Elaine (Selden) Gordon.
The funeral service will be on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at 11:30 a.m., at Temple Shomer Emunim, 6453 W. Sylvania, OH, 43560, followed by interment at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Contributions could be made to the Temple or Bolton Street Synagogue in Baltimore.
Arrangements by the Robert H. WICK/Wisniewski Funeral Home, (419)-535-5840.
www.wickfh.com
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Merry Pomeroy
Earlier today
Dr. Gordon was my Rheumatologist for many years. He was knowledgeable, competent and respectful. Sorry for the loss to his family and friends. May peace come to you!
RIP Dr. Gordon
Amy Hughes
Yesterday
Dr. Gordon was my Rheumatologist for many years, he helped me out a lot. I was happy and sad that he retired. Condolences to his family and friends.
Jill Lane
Yesterday
My deepest sympathies to you, Cathy, Andy and Rebecca. Many fond memories from the Hebrew Academy secretary. May he rest in peace.
Jill Lane
Yesterday
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Gail Taylor
October 5, 2025
Dr. Gordon was my rheumatologist for years and was helpful and took good care of me. I was sorry when he retired.
Jackie Chmielewski
October 5, 2025
Dr Gordon was my Rheumatologist for many years! I was sad when he retired. He was a very caring man and I will remember him fondly. My condolences to his family.
Sherry & Harold Kowalka
October 5, 2025
Kathy, you and all of your loving family have our deepest sympathy . We are praying for your hearts to heal and to know you are loved .
Aimee and Bruce Bieber
October 5, 2025
Aimee & Bruce send our sincerest condolences to the entire family. Michael was a kind and gentle man who will be surely missed. May you all be spared from future sorrow for many years to come and May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
May Michael´s memory be a blessing
Warm hugs, from Aimee & Bruce Bieber
Kristy Ownby
October 4, 2025
I use to work with Dr Gordon at Arthritis Associates years ago. He was/is a good guy. So sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers to everyone. RIP Dr Gordon
Sandy Owen
October 4, 2025
Dear Kathy & family, I am so very sorry to see of Mike´s passing! Please accept my sincere condolences at this time! Sandy Owen
Darlene M. Stammer
October 4, 2025
What a shame. He was a great doctor. I could not replace him. He retired to spend more time with his family. We were both bird watchers and loved to talk about birds we saw.
Chris Rumpf
October 4, 2025
Just wanting to extend my heartfelt sympathy to the Gordon family . May his memory be eternal
Chris Rumpf SCC
Jim and Renee Akers
October 4, 2025
Dear Cathy, We send you and your Dear Family our most sincere condolences.
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