RICHARD L. MICHAEL

RICHARD L. MICHAEL, age 88, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Genesis Health Care in Troy.  He was born on October 23, 1927 in Darke County, OH to the late Harry and Kathryn (Lyme) Derr.  His wife, Bertha (Lewis) Michael, preceded him in death on December 8, 2001.

Richard is survived by one daughter: Alice (Ed) Nuckles of Troy; one son: Rodney K. (Fiancée, Robin Hedrick) Michael of Dayton; two sisters: Ruby Hayes and Shirley Didier; two brothers: Ron Derr and Dean Derr; two grandchildren: Thomas R. Ostendorf and Valerie L. Nuckles; and three great grandchildren: Taylor E. and Zachary T. Ostendorf and Ethan Quillen. In addition to his parents and wife, Richard was preceded in death by one son: Richard L. Michael, Jr; and one sister: Dottie Rose.

Richard proudly served his country as a member of the US Army, 7 ^th Infantry Division, during WW II and Korea.  He was a member of the "Chosen Few" that survived the battle of the Chosin Reservoirs during the Korean War.  Richard was a member of the DAV, Chapter 98 in Troy and the Korean War Veteran's in Piqua.

Services will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at Baird Funeral Home in Troy with Pastor Al Marheine officiating.  Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Garden in Vandalia.  Friends may call from 5-7 PM on Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to DAV, Chapter 98, 2505 New Castle Drive, Troy, OH 45373 or Korean War Veteran's Association, P. O. Box 19, Piqua, OH 45356 .  Condolences may be made to www.bairdfuneralhome.com .