Portrait of Michael Joseph Boehler
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Michael Joseph Boehler

January 4, 1949 – May 16, 2017
Lived 68 years
Tiffin
Beloved Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Brother, Uncle, Friend. Loved and Missed By All.
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Life story

Michael J. Boehler,68, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday morning, May 16, 2017 at his home. He was born on January 4, 1949, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Edward and Pauline (Eberly) Boehler. On May 9, 1970, he married Deborah J. Baker. Survivors include his wife, Deborah; six sons, Christopher (Beth) Boehler of Tiffin, Patrick (Bethany) Boehler of Alvada, Mark and (Ashley) Boehler of Findlay, Robert Boehler of Palm Springs, CA, Kevin (Christie) Boehler and Joe Boehler both of Tiffin; three daughters Candace (Jeff) Wright and Brenda Boehler, both of Tiffin and Monica Boehler of Findlay; two brothers, Timothy (Vicky) Boehler and John Boehler, both of Tiffin; five sisters, Dianne (James) White of Tennessee, Mary(Stephen) Roessner, Rosalie ( Jerrold) O'Neil, Teresa (Herb) and Charlotte ( Kevin) Pritts all of Tiffin; 18 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren. He was proceeded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Carol Woodward and Barbara Schindler. Michael graduated from Calvert High School in 1967 and served in the United States Army from October 30, 1967 to October 29, 1970. He worked at American Standard for over 30+ years and was also a janitor at Calvert High School. He enjoyed woodworking, remodeling, traveling, camping, and vacationing, was a Notre Dame, Cleveland Browns and Calvert High School football fanand coached his sons' football teams and football at St. Mary, East Junior High and Little League for many years. Michael was a supporter of the Right to Life and Heartbeat. His Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on May 22, 2017 at St. Mary Catholic Church with Rev Gary Walters officiating. A Rosary will be prayed 20 minutes prior to Mass. Burial will follow in the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 2-4pm and 6-8pm on Sunday, May 21,2017 at Hoffman-Gottfried -Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, 236 So. Washington Street, Tiffin, Ohio 44883, (419) 447-2424. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church or Calvert Catholic Schools. Condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.

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Family milestones in gold, history for context

1949
Born January 4
1955
Michael was 6 when Disneyland opened
1968
Michael was 19 when the Tet Offensive began in Vietnam
1971
Michael was 22 when Walt Disney World opened in Florida
1981
Michael was 32 when MTV began broadcasting
1994
Michael was 45 when "Friends" premiered
2004
Michael was 55 when Facebook was launched
2014
Michael was 65 when the Ice Bucket Challenge went viral
2017
Passed away May 16, age 68
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Grandpa ❤️

My grandpa had a sense of humor that stayed with you. He was always ready with a dad joke or a playful comment, and he loved making people laugh. When I was pregnant, he joked that I’d need a wheelbarrow to get around — said with that familiar grin that let you know it was all love. He was proudly old-fashioned. When GPS first came out, he made it clear he didn’t need it. He trusted his maps, his instincts, and the way he’d always done things. That was just who he was — steady, confident, and comfortable in his own ways. Behind the jokes was a man who cared deeply about his family. His humor, his stories, and even his stubborn little quirks are memories I will always treasure. He had a way of making ordinary moments special just by being himself. I miss him more than words can say, but I’m so grateful for the laughter, the lessons, and the love he gave so freely. His voice, his jokes, and his spirit will live on in my heart forever.

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