Mike was born in Bolivar, Ohio on December 31, 1945 to Paul Raymond Shank, Sr and Dorothy (Bragg) Shank and was also preceded in death by 7 siblings.
Mike went to grade school in Burrows, IN, then to Delphi Community High School, but completed his GED while serving in the Navy aboard the USS Shangri-La CVA-38 during the Vietnam War.
Survivors include his wife Joyce Fay (Christiansen) Shank of 55 years; children: Michele Sacha, John; Denise Barnett, Tab; Paul Raymond Shank III, April (Rhine) Shank. Grand-children, Justin Spangler, Tiffany; Austin Spangler; Jessica Kilty, Dan; Derek Barnett, Samantha Powell; Paul Raymond Shank IV; Sloane Shank and 11 great grand-children.
Mike was a wonderful husband and father who will be remembered for his love of his family and country. A memorial service will be determined at a later date.
Daniel's Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.