Joseph Michels

Joseph “Joe” Michels, 68, of Maumee, Ohio, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024, at home. He was born October 14, 1955, to Leo and Margaret (Kreuz) Michels in Toledo, Ohio. Joe attended grade school at Maumee St. Joseph and graduated from Maumee High School in 1973. He was a retired customer service representative for MSC Industrial in Maumee.

Joe enjoyed golfing and bowling. He was an avid fan of cars in general, whether that was watching a race, an auto auction, attending a classic car show, or driving his 1995 Chevy Camaro. He was a quiet man, and though he suffered a stroke in 2005, he remained fiercely independent throughout his life, almost always insisting on doing things himself. He enjoyed eating out and was a frequent patron at the many local diners and restaurants in the Maumee area.

Joe is survived by his siblings Louise Michels, Mary (David) Mutchler, Carol (Matt) McGookey, and Robert (Marissa) Michels, brother-in-law Mike Zieman, as well as many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Janet Zieman.

Family and friends will be received Saturday, January 27, 2024, from 10 AM to 12 PM at Maison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home (501 Conant St. Maumee). The funeral ceremony will be held immediately following at noon. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe’s memory can be made to the American Cancer Society (740 Commerce Dr b, Perrysburg, OH 43551).