Michael R. Hutsler

He was born September 9, 1955, in Ravenna, Ohio, to parents Robert Allen and Barbara J. (Cannon) Hutsler. Mike graduated from the University of Akron and was an insurance agent/co-owner with Hutsler & Sly Inc.

Mike was passionate about many interests in his life. He was an avid Cleveland Browns fan and former president of the Kent Browns Backers Club, affectionately known as “Turbo.” He served as a past Master for Rockton Lodge #316 F&AM and was a past commander of the Akron Power Squadron. Mike was also an active member of the Kent American Legion.

Mike enjoyed watching NASCAR and would travel to Michigan Motor Speedway every year for the race. He kept his boat at the Venetian Marina in Sandusky and spent his weekends there with friends. Mike also looked forward to his annual trips camping with the “boys” in Pennsylvania.

On November 12, 1977, Mike married his beloved Deborah (Rothermel). She survives him as well as their children: Meghan (Tom) Weese and Robert (Sarah) Hutsler, grandchildren: Tommy and Kyle Weese, Autumn, Lorelai, and Dylan Hutsler, as well as his father Robert Hutsler. Michael was preceded in death by his mother Barbara Hutsler on November 24, 2020.

Friends and family will be received Monday, June 21, 2021, from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at the Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home, 703 E. Main St., Ravenna, with Masonic Services following at 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be officiated by Reverend Bernard Christy at 11:00 AM on Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Restland Cemetery in Brimfield.

Condolences and memories may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Hattie Larlham Foundation.