Michael A. McFarland, 73, of Fremont, OH passed away on December 18, 2014 at Stein Hospice in Sandusky, OH. He was born on May 28, 1941 in Appalachia, VA to the late Gus and Mary Bell (Gallaway) McFarland.
Michael served in the US Army in Germany during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the Marksman Rifle M14 Badge. He married Bonnie I. Laughery on May 25, 1973 in Fremont and she survives.
Michael worked in Quality Control and Assurance (QAQC) at Brush Wellman for thirty five years until he retired in 2003. He enjoyed playing horseshoes, camping and doing anything with his hands. He loved the Cleveland Browns, Ohio State Football and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Michael is survived by his wife of forty-one years, Bonnie McFarland, Fremont; children, Brian (Wendy) McFarland, Columbus, Michelle Borjas and Carrie (Ben) Wallick both of Fremont and Laura (Mike Goble) Willis, Green Springs; sisters, Vadna Bush, Big Stone Gap, VA and Mollie Snodgrass, Blountville, TN and nine grandchildren.
He is preceded by his parents; siblings, Olson, Thomas and Kenneth McFarland and Sue Barnes.
Visitation: Sunday, December 21, 2014 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 7 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH.
Service: Sunday, December 21, 2014; 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Ben Wallick officiating.
Burial: McGormley Cemetery at a later date
Memorials: To the family
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Jeanne Warren
So sorry for your loss Carrie. Some battles we don’t win. He is at peace now, resting in God’s arms. Prayers for you and your family.
Mollie Snodgrass McFarland
To Bonnie..Michelle, Carrie,and Laura,
Please know that I loved my brother very much although I never told him until this past year. We became closer then and talked about growing up and our brothers and sisters. I am proud of him and his family. He loved all of you very much.
I will miss talking to Michael as I did with Olson.
I am sorry we won’t be able to come up for the funeral. I also wish we could have been there to talk to Michael.
One thing that makes me happy is that he is in heaven. Bless his heart.
Please keep in touch. It has been a pleasure to see pictures of Michael and his beautiful family. God Bless you all.
Love to all
Mollie
Rose and Cliff
So sorry to hear about Uncle Mike. Condolences on your loss. From Cliff, Rose, Jimmy and Grace Buetikofer
Roy and Robin Bush
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Roy, Robin, Matthew, Becca, Jackson, and Jacob
Gerard, Rebekah & Josh Recker
Mrs. Wallick:
You have our most sincere sympathy in the passing of your father. Losing someone dear near the holidays is very difficult. Be blessed with the knowledge that he is as peace with the Lord.
The Reckers
Tammy McFarland - Lemon
Bonnie,
I was nine when you married Uncle Mike. You both made me feel so special when you allowed me to sign your marriage certificate along side dad and mom. That special moment you allowed me to share brings tears to my eyes knowing how much you loved each other. Thank you for making Uncle Mike a very happy man. I am sorry that you, your children, and grandchildren have lost him. Please remember to take care of yourself during this heartbreaking time. God Bless all of you.
Love,
Tammy McFarland – Lemon