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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Kenda Aldrich
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
Karen Auxter
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!
John Cullen Jr
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.
Charmaine Longanbach
I never saw Mike without a smile on his face. Truly a man of God. Rest in heavenly peace Mike…you will be missed.
Cathy Bookmyer
Mike was always smiling he will never be forgotten he was a good person. Prayers for the family and friends
Patricia Leonard Meyer
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.
LARRY SEDLMEIER
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
Sam Mendoza
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.
Steven Szelepski
Sandy and Mark. I am so sorry for your loss.
Karen Heater
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.
Ralph L Hohenstein
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
Delores Tyson
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.
Michael & Viki Hill
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
Ken and Rose Smith
So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing .Always so jolly, we will miss him. Mark, Sandy and DeeDee bless you all.