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Michael Anthony Smith

Smith Michael A.

Michael Anthony Smith, 73, of Fremont, OH passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Stein Hospice in Sandusky.  He was born September 3, 1948 in Bellevue, OH to Cletus and Sarah (Disandis) Smith.  He was a 1966 graduate of Clyde High School.  Mike attended Terra Community College and received a bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University as a CPA.   Mike served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam, from August 7, 1967 to July 26, 1971 and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.

Mike worked as an accounting clerical supervisor with the Ohio Turnpike from 1976 to 2000 when he retired.  He was a member of Harvest Baptist Temple in Clyde, OH and was the organist for St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Fremont.  He enjoyed music, theater and played guitar in various bands for years.  Mike would perform at various nursing homes in the area and enjoyed playing Santa Claus.

Mike is survived by his children, Richard M. (Heather) Smith, Orlando, FL, Rebecca J. Smith, Fremont, OH, Michael Jordan (Brooke) Smith, Vickery, OH, Melissa S. (Matthew) Kukla, Walbridge, OH, Mark A. (Ashley) Stevens, Maumee, OH; siblings, Dr. Mark Smith, Sandusky, OH, Stephanie M. Goodman, Kansas City, MO, Sandra Smith, Clyde, OH and eight grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Robert A. Smith and Adam A. Stevens; brother, Patrick Smith and grandson, Brannon Kukla.

Visitation: Wednesday, December 15, 2021 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home

Services: Thursday, December 16, 2021; 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home.

Burial:  St. Mary’s Cemetery, Clyde, OH.

Memorials:  Harvest Temple Baptist Church or St. Mark Lutheran Church

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  1. Kenda Aldrich

    December 9, 2021 at 11:34 pm

    So sorry to learn of Mike’s passing. He was a classmate and a good teenage friend.
    R.I.P. in the arms of God, my friend.

    Kenda Van Ness Aldrich

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  2. Karen Auxter

    December 10, 2021 at 5:11 am

    Oh no! I’m so sorry to hear of his passing! Such a sweet man, and a good and Faithful servant! He will be missed!

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  3. John Cullen Jr

    December 10, 2021 at 12:03 pm

    Mike was one of the kindest people I ever knew. Growing up next to him and the family was memorable to say the least.

    His love for music which we both shared and love of God were always evident! He will be greatly missed.

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  4. Charmaine Longanbach

    December 10, 2021 at 4:31 pm

    I never saw Mike without a smile on his face. Truly a man of God. Rest in heavenly peace Mike…you will be missed.

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  5. Cathy Bookmyer

    December 11, 2021 at 4:40 pm

    Mike was always smiling he will never be forgotten he was a good person. Prayers for the family and friends

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  6. Patricia Leonard Meyer

    December 11, 2021 at 5:13 pm

    Dear Rick, Heather, and Eli,
    My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family, during this difficult time. You have many happy memories. He was certainly talented in many areas. May Mike rest in the arms of our Precious Lord and Savior. Jim joins me in sending our love, prayers and deepest sympathy.

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  7. LARRY SEDLMEIER

    December 12, 2021 at 4:10 pm

    What a nice guy. Always jovial. We had a lot of fun playing music together in the sixties before Mike joined the Navy. Lost touch for quite a few years, but we had a band reunion a few years back and played in the beer tent at the Woodville 4th of July. It was like time had never passed. He could still play a mean “Johnny B Goode”
    He will truly be missed.
    Larry Sedlmeier, and the rest of Towne Criers

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  8. Sam Mendoza

    December 13, 2021 at 1:20 am

    We’re going to really miss Mike at Harvest Baptist Temple. The music we played in the orchestra, and with the church group that played in area nursing homes was special.

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  9. Steven Szelepski

    December 14, 2021 at 12:16 pm

    Sandy and Mark. I am so sorry for your loss.

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  10. Karen Heater

    December 16, 2021 at 1:11 am

    We were so blessed to have Mike as our organist at St. Mark for many years. He was always willing to help whenever needed and always had a smile on his face. We will surely miss him.

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  11. Ralph L Hohenstein

    December 16, 2021 at 8:40 pm

    Thank you Mike for helping me with the guitar and for your friendship. You are at rest in Jesus arms my brother. Love & sympathy to the family and friends!

    Coach Hohenstein

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  12. Delores Tyson

    December 18, 2021 at 3:35 pm

    Beckah I am so sorry for your loss. It was a blessing to have known Mike. I always felt welcome in his home. May God comfort you and your family through this difficult time. You are all in my prayers. Rest in Heaven Mike. I enjoyed the conversations we had. You will be missed.

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  13. Michael & Viki Hill

    December 18, 2021 at 3:41 pm

    Dear Smith family,

    We were so sorry to hear about Mike’s passing. We are in Florida and can’t make it to his funeral. We were very active with Mike at St. Mark, attending Prayer Breakfast at Bob Evans for years and also Sunday morning Sunday School. We were on the St. Mark worship committee as well. St. Mark will miss Mike terribly. God bless all of you and He is with You always.
    Deepest Sympathy,

    Mick and Viki Hill

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  14. Ken and Rose Smith

    December 30, 2021 at 8:09 am

    So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing .Always so jolly, we will miss him. Mark, Sandy and DeeDee bless you all.

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