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Ralph "Butch" G. Michel, 70, residing in Sandusky, passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 6, 2017 surrounded by his wife and family at Firelands Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness.
Butch was born on January 3, 1947 in Sandusky, OH to the late Ralph A. and Mary T. (Hritsko) Michel.
Butch was a 1965 graduate from St. Mary's High School. He was a Vietnam Combat Veteran of the US Army. Butch played guitar, keyboard and sang in many local bands, and had a 3 year stint with the Little Jimmy Dickens Band. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, past commander of the VFW Post 2529, and member of the American Legion Post 83 and Sandusky Amvets #29. In his spare time, he enjoyed music, his dogs, classic cars and spending time with his family and friends.
Butch is survived by his wife, Kathy (Buchanan) Michel, whom he married on September 4, 1996. He is also survived by his sons, Jason (Cindy) Michel of Titusville, FL and Matthew Michel of Port Clinton; step-sons, Mark (Elizabeth) Hampton and Michael Hampton both of La Grange, OH; grandchildren, Kaiden, Taylor, Elizabeth, Connor, Lilly, Tyler, Bobby and Cole; sisters, Carol (Don) Francis and Mary Lou Linkenbach both of Sandusky; brother, Frank (Barb) Michel of Huron; special buddy, his golden retriever, Bailey and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
In addition to his parents, Butch is preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Patton.
This is written by me, Butch Michel; "Thanks to all for a wonderful life, and to my wife, dog, kids and my girls at the VFW...I love you all, See ya!"
Friends may call on Sunday, June 11, 2017 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E Perkins Ave, Sandusky. Prayers will be recited in the funeral home at 9:30 am on Monday, June 12, 2017 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 429 Central Ave., Sandusky. Father Michael Roemmele will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Sandusky.
Those wishing to contribute to Butch's memory may do so to St. Mary's Catholic Church, 429 Central Ave., Sandusky, Ohio 44870.
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