Born in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, he graduated from Kings School, Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, and attended Adams State College and Hillsdale College. He was known for his comedy and linguistics. In his early years he played cricket and later became an avid Colts football fan. He enjoyed traveling and Ethiopian history. Most of all, he enjoyed people and never met a stranger. And he loved the Lord and his family. He is survived by his parents, Demeke Tekle-Wold and Marta Gabre-Tsadick; son, Yaphet Michael; former wife, Freyihot Desta, her daughter, Naomi; as well as a host of brothers; sisters; uncles; aunts; cousins, and other relatives and friends.
On Saturday, the Visitation will be at 9:30 am and the Funeral will be at 10:30 am at The Chapel, 2505 W. Hamilton Road, Rev. Rick Hawks officiating. Burial in Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorial services being arranged in Addis Abeba.
Memorial gifts may be directed to The Michael Myhre Memorial Fund.