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Michael Rawlings Obituary

RAWLINGS Michael "Mike" J. Michael "Mike" J. Rawlings, age 25, of Lambertville, MI, died Sunday, April 5, 2009, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Born, September 23, 1983, in Toledo, OH, he was the son of John K. and Lois J. (Eisenmann) Rawlings, Jr. Mike was a 2001 graduate of Ida High School and then received bachelors of business, majoring in finance and entrepreneurship from the University of Toledo in 2005. He was a member and past president of Alpha Kappa PSI Fraternity. Mike started working with his father in the heating and air conditioning business at a very young age. After graduation in 2005, he purchased Walt's Heating and Air. In May of 2007, he changed the name to RW Heating and Air. He was a member of Toledo Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors Association, Air Conditioning Contractors of America, Bedford Business Association, Better Business Bureau and BNI. Mike also loved to play softball, poker with his friends and spending time with his dog, Tara. Surviving are his loving parents, John and Lois Rawlings Jr.; grandparents, Thomas and Jane Eisenmann, John Rawlings Sr., and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his sister, Jennifer, and grandmother, Florence Rawlings. Visitation will be Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Michael W. Pawlak Funeral Home, 1640 Smith Rd. (at Jackman), Temperance, MI, where funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Erie Union Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Monroe County ISD or charity of the donor's choice. www.pawlakfuneral home.com

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Published by The Blade on Apr. 7, 2009.

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Tina Williamson -Stuart

April 10, 2009

Dear Skip & Lois ,

My family & I were so,
very sorry to hear of Michael.s passing
With Our thoughts and prayers,

Larry and Wendy Bosely

April 10, 2009

John and Lois,

Our hearts just sank when we heard about Mike. He was such a wonderful young man and truly a pleasure to get to know. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

steinman

April 10, 2009

Mr. & Mrs. Rawlings,

I'm sorry to hear about mike's passing. He was always a pleasure to talk to. Bedford, and the surrounding areas lost a good, and honest man. Our prayers are with you.
The Steinman Family,
Denny, Sue, Doug, Amy, Tim, Melissa

Sperling Heating

April 10, 2009

John & Lois,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Joe Pilewski

April 9, 2009

I didn't know Mike but I know his Grandfather, John Rawlings. My condolences and prayers are with the entire Rawlings family during this tragic time.

George Pugh

April 9, 2009

John & Lois
I'm so sorry for your loss We will miss Mike at the THACCA meetings.

Ed Hoover

April 9, 2009

John and Lois,
My thoughts and memories of Mike are of a bright and thoughtful young man. My prayers and sympathy are with you. May he be at Peace.

Juanita Spencer

April 8, 2009

Lois and John,

You are in my thoughts and prayers! When you need memories,think of the good times we had at Toledo Hospital and John the many times you visited with the two young children to take care of our heating problems. God be With You! Juanita Spencer

John Schmidt

April 8, 2009

John and Lois
I am so sorry He will be missed
John Schmidt

Irena Martin

April 8, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I am glad I was able to help him with his banking needs. I'm sure he will be missed dearly.

Dan Carroll

April 8, 2009

Mike, we missed you last night at poker and we will every Tuesday. It's hard to think we won't have your 10:00 "all in" to look forward to any more. Thanks for all the great times. I'll miss ya buddy.

Kwasniak Family

April 8, 2009

Mike... too soon you left us, but many memories we will all have for our lifetimes. Our prayers go out to your family and friends in your time of mourning.

David Theiss

April 8, 2009

John and Lois,

Words seem insufficient at a time like this. He was a great young man and Effi and I always held him in high regard. Always pleasant, always a gentleman. You and Lois raised one hell of young man. He will be missed.

Mark Waddell

April 7, 2009

Mike,

-Everyone's best friend

You will be missed by everyone. Your seat is always open.

Thoughts and prayers go out to everyone.

Love,

Mark and Lindsey

George Appling

April 7, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Your uncle George Appling

Lorrie Ciralsky

April 7, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who lives have been touched by Mike. A role model for all young people. My daughter, Lorryn & son, JJ Reilly attended school with Mike. It saddens me to think of losing someone so young. God be with you all.

Roger and Becky Biler

April 7, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. May your cherished memories and God's love give you peace in the days to come.

April 7, 2009

John and Family,

Mike was a very special young man and I will miss working with him. He was one of the best and easiest to work with contractors I have ever had the pleasure of doing business with. You taught him well John. May God help you all deal with this terrible tragedy and comfort you in the months and years to come. Mike will be missed.

All my Prayers,

Steve Iman
Forrester Wehrle Homes

Rodney Maas

April 7, 2009

May God sustain you through this time of sorrow and loss. May your memories and life lived with Mike endure forever and embrace you with love.

Mark Andrews - Fall '03

April 7, 2009

Mike...you will be missed dearly by everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Charlene & Sean Patten

April 7, 2009

"The day which we fear as our last is but the birthday of eternity".

Bill and SueLynn Danner

April 7, 2009

So much success in such a short time, what a wonderful young man the world has lost. ...all who survive him, both friends and family, share our empathy - we have been there before you and know your pain and still feel it forty years later. We also can now remember the good memories and not dwell on the bad, that time will come also. Best wishes, God surely must have needed another angel badly to have taken your Michael so soon.

Patty Henry, Welles Bowen Gio

April 7, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will truly miss working with you on my real estate properties that needed your attention! I will continue to support your family thru my business. May god bless you all!

Sara Thompson

April 7, 2009

I will remember the great times forever you will be greatly missed

Don and Irene Petree

April 7, 2009

Growing up together Mike was one of Matt's friends who held a special place in our hearts. Though we didn't see him as often anymore it's still painful to accept his passing. May the grace of God comfort you're family and all the many friends who will dearly miss him.

Barry & Angela Unrast

April 7, 2009

You will be greatly missed Mike. We will always remember you and will cherish our many memories forever. May you rest in peace.

Victoria Howell/ Stough

April 7, 2009

My prayers go out to you and your family at this sorrowful time. May God be with you.
Vicki Howell/ Stough

Paul and Laura Estrada

April 7, 2009

Our hearts and prayers are with Mike's family and his AKPsi Brothers. We all loved Mike and will miss him dearly. May he rest with our Lord.
God Bless.

Rachel Revord

April 7, 2009

Mike.... it is odd to think that you will not be at my house tonight for Tuesday night poker night. We will leave a seat open for you. Love ya buddy.

Sheila Painter

April 7, 2009

My sympathies to you and your family, Lois. I have a son the same age, and I feel for you in your pain.

Tom and Sheila Hendrix

April 7, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the peace that only God can give, fill your hearts at this time.

April 7, 2009

Mike,
We never had time to get to know each other that well, but i'll never forget the good times we had together. We will meet again buddy.

Your friend,
Anthony

Lisa Ulinski

April 7, 2009

Mikey, we all got together for you tonight at Frogtown and it's just not the same without you. I am going to miss you walking into a room and yawning at us. Love you, Brother!

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