John I. Michel

John I. Michel, age 68, of Huntington, died at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday (November 17, 2010) at his home. John was born January 31, 1942, the son of Garl and Marjorie (Hoch) Michel, in Bippus. He was a 1960 graduate of Clear Creek High School. On October 28, 1961, John married Judy K. Craig in Huntington, and she survives. John retired from the Dairy Marketing Services of Schenkel’s All Star Dairy, Huntington, as a Field Representative after 33 years of service. He was a Past President of the Huntington Lions Club, and an avid Indiana University fan. John loved and played sports as a youth, and was inducted into the Huntington County Sports Hall of Fame. He spent many years coaching youth baseball for Huntington County Baseball and Kim League. He was an umpire for IHSAA Baseball for many years. He loved watching the Indiana Hoosiers and the L.A. Dodgers, and playing cards and golf. John was a member of the College Park Church, Huntington, and his faith was beyond measure. John’s greatest accomplishments were his family and friends. His greatest past times were watching his grandchildren’s events. Friends will always cherish his stories and breakfast gatherings. John fought his battle with cancer with strength, patience and dignity. Survivors include his wife of 49 years – Judy K. Michel of Huntington; two sons – Jeffrey L. Michel of Shelbyville, Indiana, and Joel L. (Lisa) Michel of Fishers, Indiana; two daughters – Mrs. Jody Weber of Troy, Ohio, and Mrs. Kevin (Jill) Jamison of Huntington; one brother – James (Rita) Michel of Bippus; two sisters – Mrs. Thomas (Nancy) Nix of Huntington, and Mrs. Steve (Sally) Sunderman of Lafayette, Indiana; and seven grandchildren – Jordan and Jenna Weber, Joseph, Nicholas and Matthew Michel, Marissa and Katherine Jamison. His parents, and son-in-law, John Weber, precede him in death. Visitation will be Friday (November 19, 2010) from 3 - 8 p.m. at the Bailey-Love Mortuary. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday (November 20, 2010) with visitation one hour prior, at the College Park Church, 1936 College Ave., Huntington, with Pastor Gary Dilley officiating. Burial will be in the Beech Grove Cemetery, Huntington County. Memorials may be made to the College Park Church Building Fund, Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, or the Parkview Huntington Family Y.M.C.A. Youth Sports program, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN 46750.

John I. Michel

January 31, 1942 - November 17, 2010