Sterling McMichael
June 21, 1961 — April 3, 2016
Sterling K. McMichael of Van Wert died at 10:40 a.m. Sunday, April 3, 2016, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born June 21, 1961, in Karlsruhe, Germany, to Waltraud "Wally" (Debatin) McMichael and Lloyd L. McMichael. Both his parents are deceased.
His wife, Aida DeLeon, survives of Van Wert.
Other survivors include children, Kristina (Mark) Love of Rushville, Indiana, Chuck (Lesa) McMichael of Greenfield, Indiana, Travis (Kim) McMichael of Rushville, Indiana, and Cari McMichael of Van Wert; stepchildren, Ryan (Jennifer) Kreischer and Marissa Kreischer, both of Van Wert; brothers, Lloyd (Tonda) McMichael, Jr., Frank L. McMichael, and Robert R. (Dana) Debatin, all of Van Wert; sister, Sandra B. (Steve) Parker of Van Wert; 11 grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
He worked at Lakeview Farms in Delphos, Ohio. He was a member of Van Wert V.F.W. Auxiliary. He loved fishing, camping, his dogs, gardening and, most importantly, spending time with his family and friends. He was an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan.
The service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 7, 2016, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, Van Wert. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery Van Wert.
Visitation is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at the funeral home.
Preferred memorial is to the family.