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Michael Zacharias Obituary

ZACHARIAS

Michael Joseph



Michael J. Zacharias, 23, of Oregon, Ohio passed away Friday, December 27, 2013, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Michael was born in Toledo, Ohio on May 22, 1990, to Charles and Brenda (Kapp) Zacharias. He was a 2009 graduate of Clay High School, where he was known for his shenanigans. Michael was known for his contagious laugh, strong sense of humor, and unique dance moves. He enjoyed spending time with his friends, installing car stereos and listening to music with a "Bangin' Bass." Michael enjoyed spending his free time fishing wherever he could. Michael will be remembered for his generosity, open heart, caring and giving spirit and willingness to help anyone. His true love was spending time with his daughter, Addison.

Michael is survived by his parents, Brenda and Chuck Zacharias; daughter, Addison Nichole; loving soul mate and mother to Addison, Whitney Disher; brother, Andrew (Amanda) Zacharias; grandparents, Robert (Carolyn) Kapp and William (Rosalie) Zacharias; aunts, Cindi Charles, Lisa (Dave) Shaffer, Barbara Zacharias, Susan Zacharias; uncles, Bobby (Diane) Kapp, Gary (Karen Lynn) Kapp, Steven Kapp; close friends, Joe Baker, Cody Myrice, Willie Steffen, Jimmy Duran, Robert Duran, Sara Sadoski, and the Disher Family; Molly, his four-legged niece; along with many cousins, loving family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his childhood dogs, Magic and Max.

Friends may call at the Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home, Oregon Chapel, 440 S. Coy Road, on Thursday, January 2, 2014, from 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, January 3, 2014, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home where the family will greet friends beginning at 9 a.m. Private interment will take place at Lake Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Addison Nichole Zacharias College Fund.

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Published by The Blade on Dec. 31, 2013.

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Rhonda Cousino

January 9, 2014

Mike was a sweetheart and had the orneriest grin I've ever seen! May God Bless you and keep you always.... I'm so sorry

January 3, 2014

our prayers are with u addsion n for mikes family u were a awesome dude sad u had to leave this early u had a lot of things to explore in life we luv u man and will always be remebered

Misty Gimenez

January 3, 2014

So sorry for your loss. May God help heal your family through this difficult time.

Barbara Vidra

January 3, 2014

Brenda, there are no words...

My thoughts are with you and your family on this most difficult day, and the days to come .

January 2, 2014

Brenda & Family-
My thoughts are prayers are with you and your family in this time of loss. May God comfort your family.

Michelle Poplawski, Toledo, Ohio

January 2, 2014

Brenda and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts are breaking for you. We are all thinking of you and your whole family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tammy and everyone at Toledo R House.

Candice Heltzel

January 1, 2014

Mike, you were such a cool dude. One of the kindest people I've ever met, always willing to lend an ear and make someone feel special. I will forever remember you. Your family Is in my thoughts and prayers.

ashley aben

January 1, 2014

I love u mike... im gonna miss u so much. Well be together some day until then watch over us cuz.

Margaret Cheney

January 1, 2014

May you remember the laughter and good times. My deepest sympathies to the Zacharias family.

January 1, 2014

Brenda, Chuck & Family,
Wishing you PEACE & COMFORT at this most difficult time. May God bless you always.
Love, Dan, Jeanine & Olivia

Cindie Stokes

January 1, 2014

His light will forever shine through Addison's life.

Phyllis Berning

December 31, 2013

Our prayers are with Mike's family. We will miss him. Phyllis, Eddie, Beth Ann and little Joey.

December 31, 2013

Our condolences to Mike's parents and family. You're in our thoughts and prayers for sure. I will miss my 2-3 hugs from Mike on Sunday morning at FAC and that quiet little smile. His love for his daughter was evident and we will definitely keep little Addie in our prayers.
May God comfort all who grieve for Mike as only He can.

Aunt Fran and Uncle Tom

Melissa Mummert

December 31, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I was one of Michael's former teachers during his senior year for language arts. He had a wonderful sense of humor and could always make his classmates and me laugh. He will be missed!

December 31, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Amy Derr Long

Stacey Krull-Castro

December 31, 2013

My thought and prayers to the family.

December 31, 2013

Zacharias Family:

My thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this most difficult time.

Pam Baiz

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