Mike Michl

L.E. "Mike" Michl

A Tribute From:
Linda Michl-Davidson, Donor Daughter

Mike was born July 2. 1937, in Jasper County, the Son of Leonard Michl and Zelma Slane. He married Virginia (Ginger) Beard on February 12, 1961. Mike was Proud to be a Union Electrician for IBEW Local 146 for almost 40 Years. Mike retired on December 3, 1999 at 3:30 p.m. after working for Electrical Service Company for 30 Years and Electrical Service, a Division of Bodine Electric for Ten years. He also worked in Wagner Castings for Bodine for Several Years. Mike was a Perfectionist at his Trade.

In his earlier years, He worked for Housepower Service Company. He was a Member of the Warrensburg Sportsman's Club. He loved to Hunt, Fish and run his boats on both Lake Decatur and Lake Shelbyville. He loved to Camp at Coon Creek. He loved to travel to Florida in his Motorhome. He loved to go to Hardees for his Favorite coffee and to visit with the Crew and Big Bill and Little Bill. He was well known as "Fusebox" on Channel Two in the 70's. Mike and Ginger helped Found the REACT chapter in The Decatur Area. He was the Greatest Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather that anyone could ever ask for. He will be sadly Missed by his Wife Ginger, Daughter Linda Michl and her Husband Archie Davidson, Grandson, Shannon Bradshaw and Fiance Nikie, Grand-daughter Samantha (Bradshaw) and her Husband David Keith, and his Great-Grandson Michl Bradshaw, his pride and enjoy. Paw Paw always Jokingly called Michl the "Boss". My Dad was there to help where ever he was needed, both at home and on "Company time". My Dad would be happy to know that even after his Death, he is still helping someone.

My Dad saw alot of changes in the world in his short 68 years of life. Now, I hope the Donor recipient sees alot more changes throughout his/her life. To know that part of My Dad lives on brings me peace. The reason the Family would like to dedicate this tribute to Dad is because we want the world to know how Great a Man he was. I would like to say on a personal note to my Dad...Sunny Days seem to hurt the most, I wear the pain like a heavy coat, I feel you everywhere I go. I see your smile,I see your face, I hear you laughing in the rain. I still can't beleive your gone. No one can ever take your place in my heart. I Love you Daddy....