Michael D. Shanks

Michael Dane Shanks, age 69, passed away December 19, 2015 in Hamilton, Ohio. He graduated from Garfield Senior High School, class of 1964. After high school he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps serving as an 0311 from 1965-1968. Mike honorably defended his country in Vietnam. Upon completion of his service to his country he attended Miami University and graduated with Honors in 1973. Mike then pursued his dream of becoming an attorney, obtaining his law degree at The University of Cincinnati College of Law, graduating with Honors in 1976. His distinguished career included practicing law with Wood, Lamping; Holbrock & Jonson and Bressler, Shanks & Gedling before opening his own criminal law practice in Hamilton, Ohio. Additionally Mike sat as acting Judge in the Butler County Area I, II and III Courts as well as in the Hamilton Municipal Court. In his personal time he enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson, trips to Sturgis with his son, working out at Wayne's Gym and spending time with his family, grandkids and dogs. He also enjoyed shooting and spending time with his friends at Butler County Sportsmen Rifle and Pistol Club. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Beth Ann Shanks; children Ryan Shanks, Tyler Shanks (Angela Foster), Colton Brown and Courtney (Anthony) Mourey; grandchildren Benjamin Shanks, Katie Shanks and Hailee Brown; father Charles Shanks; sisters Linda Frederick and Kyle (Stan) Hayden and many loving nieces, nephews, family and friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife Arletta Shanks and mother Imogene Shanks. A visitation will be held at Ivey Funeral Home 2565 Princeton Road Hamilton, Ohio 45011 on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 from 10am to 2pm with a celebration of life at 2pm. Burial with military honors will follow in Rose Hill Burial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Mike's honor to the Vietnam Veterans of America Association or Wounded Warrior Project.