Michael was a 1987 graduate of Lucas High School. He played softball for many years at Cyclops and Wayside Ballpark. Michael was a bartender at VFW Post #9943 and worked many years at the Wayside Inn. He was a member of the Mansfield Moose Lodge. Michael enjoyed golfing in a league every summer at Pleasant Hill Golf Course.
Michael is survived by his mother, Patricia Merchant; brother, Mark Merchant; nephew, Robert Merchant; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Merchant.
The family will receive friends from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 98 South Diamond Street, Mansfield. A service will be held at the funeral home beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 25, 2021 with visitation one hour prior. He will be laid to rest in Greenlawn Cemetery.
