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Michael MURDOCK Obituary

MURDOCK Michael R. Michael R. Murdock, age 65, of Sylvania, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at Ebeid Hospice Residence. Mike was a Veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and worked for the Ottawa Hills Fire Department until retiring in 1996. For 18 years, he also volunteered for the Sylvania Fire Department- Station #1. He was the owner of Sylvania Business Equipment, a former president of the Sylvania Downtown Business Association, and a member of the Sylvania Moose Lodge. Camping at Sonny's Campground with his friends and family was one of Mike's favorite activities. For 23 years, he was the Head Football Coach for Sylvania Recreation. Mike is survived by his sons, Michael (Paula) and Mark Murdock, both of Sylvania; grandchildren, Britany and Tiffany, and many special nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Reeb Funeral Home, 5712 N. Main St., Sylvania, on Monday, January 4, 2010, from 3-9 p.m. with a Sylvania Moose Lodge service beginning at 7 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the Funeral Home on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Toledo Memorial Park with Military Honors. With thanks for their excellent care and compassion, the family requests that contributions be made to Ebeid Hospice Residence, 5200 Harroun Rd., Sylvania, OH 43560. Online condolences may be offered to the family at: www.reebfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Blade on Jan. 3, 2010.

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Neil & Cindy Root

January 4, 2010

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

Doug Sanderson

January 4, 2010

I'm sorry to hear of Mike's passing as we worked many shifts together at OHFD in the 1980's.

January 4, 2010

Mike and Paula and Mark I'm sorry for your loss your father will be in my prayer's as well as you.please accept my sincere condolences. your friend always Blane Goss.Penguin

Jim Bylica

January 4, 2010

Mike I think back on the years we coached football together and just smile, and the times we spent at the moose.
I will miss you my friend we had some great times.
I hope to see you again some day...
Jim Bylica

Gary Sharp

January 3, 2010

Sorry to see another fellow Whitmer class of 62 graduate pass. We'll miss his laughter but, do remember his contribution to all the activities he was involved with...

January 3, 2010

your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
jennifer and jimmy morse

January 3, 2010

I was so sorry to hear about your dad. Prayers have been with you guys. I wonder what mischief my dad and your dad are getting into right now.... :-) Take care.... Julie (Murdock) Vogelsong

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