Kenneth Michael Deem, age 59, of Lancaster, passed away, Sunday, September 8, 2013 at Fairfield Medical Center. A young entrepreneur Mike started the Ohio Wood Company at age 18, later held patents on pallet and tire shredding machines, and was later involved in real estate.
He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting, and was a former member of Ducks Unlimited and the Lancaster Lions Club.
Mike is survived by: his children, Erica R. Deem, and Michael J. Deem, brothers; Jimmy (Carrie), Robert (Brenda), Roger (Julie) and Junior (Becky), a sister Carol (Bob), nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his parents Pearl & Rubal Deem, and sisters: Thelma and Sharlene.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday at the Halteman-Fett & Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will be at Floral Hills Memory Gardens. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and one hour prior to services Thursday at the funeral home.
The family suggests contributions to a charity of choice in Mike’s memory.
Online condolences may be made at www.haltemanfettdyer.com.
