Mike Duckworth

DUCKWORTH Lewis Michael "Mike" Mike Duckworth passed away August 8, 2009, very peacefully surrounded by his family at St. Anne's Hospital where he received excellent care. Mike waited for his son, Aaron, who arrived from China in the afternoon before passing away at 7 p.m. He was born in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, on December 2, 1941, to Charles and Bernice Duckworth. He attended Mt. Vernon High School where he participated in their recent 50th reunion. Mike received his B.A. from Otterbein College in Westerville, Ohio where he was involved in sports and the Greek fraternity system. His first employment was at Port Clinton High school as basketball coach and science teacher. In 1966, Mike was hired by the City of Toledo, in the Department of Urban Renewal. Along the way, Mike received his M.A. in Public Administration and eventually became Assistant City Manager and retired as Director of Community Development in 1988. During retirement, Mike stayed active by being involved in civic organizations, refinishing antique furniture, taking dance classes at Alfredo's, and traveling. Mike served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Lourdes College in Sylvania, Ohio on the Victory Center board, and on the board of The Ability Center. He enjoyed meeting with his good retired buddies from the City of Toledo. Mike took each day as it came and is thankful for having all of you along on his journey. Mike is survived by his loving family, his wife of 38 years, Sue (Burmeister); children, Robyn and Aaron; sister-in-law, Ellen, her husband Chuck, and their son, Jason; brother, Charles and his wife, Velva, of Florida, and their children, Leslie and Tony, and Leslie's daughter, Jennifer. A memorial service will be held at the Chapel at Lourdes College, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania, OH, on Tuesday, August 18 at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Victory Center, 5532 W. Central Ave., Suite B, Toledo, OH 43615. Arrangements by the Walker Funeral Home. Condolences may be shared with the family at: www.walkerfuneralhomes.com