Donald A. Michael, 75, of Fremont, OH passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at his home. He was born March 26, 1945 in Columbus, OH, the son of Sherman and Therese (Huether) Michael. He was a 1963 graduate of Fremont Ross High School.
Donald married Julia “Jayne” Hunsinger in August 1963 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church and she preceded him in death in 2007.
Donald was a driver for U.P.S. for over thirty years and retired in 1999. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Fremont Eagles, American Legion, Moose and VFW. Donald followed TJ’s racing career and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and attending their sporting events.
Donald is survived by his son, Timothy J. (Melody) Michael, Plano, TX and Tina (Bryan) Foos, Dayton, OH; grandchildren, McKina, TJ and Mallory Michael, Katie, Kristen and Kylie Foos; special friend, Dorothy “Dottie” Brooks.
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Julia “Jayne” Michael.
Visitation: Tuesday from 4 – 8 pm at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH.
The use of face masks is required while indoors at all services. Social distancing will be observed throughout all services with wait times taking place outdoors. If you would prefer, you may express your condolences below or call the funeral home at 419-332-6409 to request that your name be signed in the guest book.
Mass of Christian Burial: Wednesday, November 18, 2020, 10:00 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 709 Croghan St, Fremont, OH with Fr. Michael Roemmele officiating.
Burial will take place at Four Mile House Cemetery, Fremont.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made in Donald’s honor to the Eagles, VFW or the Fremont Speedway Hall of Fame.
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Dan & Kim Kramer
Tina, Tim & Families
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers! Wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time!
Sincerely,
Dan & Kim (Clark) Kramer
Jeff and Barb Aldrich
Dear Dottie and Michael’s Family,
Please accept our sincerest sympathies. I always enjoyed Don when we would see you at Barb and Elmer’s. May all the happy memories created together help you through this sorrowful time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tim and Sonyarae Zyski
I met Don in the early 2000’s always smiling. I would see him weekly at the races or at Little bar we always had nice talks. I haven’t seen him much in the past few years. Funny thing is we always new what each other was driving. Seems like we passed each other on the street all the time. And he always smiled and waved! Gonna miss that. RIP buddy!
Steve and Denise Morris
So sorry for your loss. He was a great man and will be missed by many. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers in this very difficult time. Love you all!!
Gerry Damschroder
Michael’s family,
Sorry to hear of Donnie’s passing, began working with Don 30+years ago at UPS, looked up to him as someone who showed me how the do the job and treated me good as a fellow employee. Would run into him occasionally since his retirement and still enjoyed talking with him. Thought and prayers with the family during this difficult time.
Glen Haas
Michael’s family and Friends,
Our thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family of Don. He was a well respected and good friend of many in our Fremont Ross Class of ’63. To all, keep the smile and optimism that was shared by Don throughout his life.
Craig Hilty
RIP Donnie – gonna miss you and that laugh – always enjoyed hanging out and all the memories at work and after at the moose lol – you will be missed beyond words and I’m sure you will rattle things up with everyone up there – God gained an awesome caring beautiful person ……. til I hopefully make my way up there someday …..prayers
lonnie j burke
i really enjoyed playing cards with Don he was very special guy
Erik and Lacey Montes
Tim and Family
We want to let you know we are thinking about you during this difficult time. We pray for peace and understanding for you and your family.
Women of the Moose, Fremont Chapter 624
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to the family.
COACH CHUCK LINDSEY FREMONT ROSS
well I do not know where to start, Don was a friend and a father figure, when i was teaching and coaching ,he would give advice even if you did not ask for it , usually good. Don was a true little giant he loved the game of football. The greatest thing about him was he listen let you come up the answers to the problem. I i have not seen don in a long time, but think of him and jane often. May he rest in peace. He made me a better person just by knowing him.
Fred and Cheryl Widman
Condolences to Dottie and the family on Don’s passing. We will always remember him as a friend. Wherever you saw him he always had a smile and a hello, maybe even a Donnie laugh which was unique to him.