William Herman Michael

He was born on Wednesday, March 20, 1929, in Muncie, the son of the late Cecil and Edna (Hickey) Michael. He married Mary L. Miller on March 4, 1961, and they celebrated sixty-one years together.

A lifelong resident of Muncie, he faithfully attended Glad Tidings Church. Bill served in the Army during WWII where he received the Victory Medal. He played softball, tennis, golf, and bowled. He had a rare sense of humor, and you could never get anything over on him. He never got mad, but he would get even with the pranks. Bill was a family man and dearly loved his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He loved to go to Chili’s, and spareribs were his favorite food.

Bill is survived by his loving wife, Mary; sons, Robert (Debbie) Michael and Jerry Michael; brother, Robin Michael; sister, Sally Michael; eleven grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren, with one on the way.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Edna Michael; a son, William D. Michael; and a daughter, Kimberly Hornbaker.

Friends and family may call Wednesday, September 1, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Elm Ridge Funeral Home, 4600 West Kilgore Avenue, Muncie, Indiana 47304.

Services will be held Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at Elm Ridge Funeral Home. Pastor Kyle Holt will officiate. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, masks are required as well as social distancing.

Graveside services with Military Honors conducted by the Delaware County Honor Guard will immediately follow at Elm Ridge Memorial Park.

The family would like to thank the staff of I.U. Health Hospice for the wonderful care Bill received during his illness.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to: I.U. Hospice, 2300 West Gilbert Street, Room 2016, Muncie, Indiana 47303 OR Glad Tidings Church, 3001 South Burlington Drive, Muncie, Indiana 47302.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.elmridgefuneralhome.com for the Michael family.