MONTVILLE TWP. – Michael Dean Waxler, age 79, of Montville Township, died Oct. 24, 2018, at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center in Claridon Township.
Born to Gerald and Lavina (nee Crocoll) Waxler on Sept. 24, 1939, he was a lifelong area resident.
Michael was a graduate of Newbury High School and graduated from DeVry University, with honors.
He was an avid golfer and a member of the “Hole in One” Club.
He was a fan of old time movies and westerns.
Michael is survived by his wife, Carol (nee Dostal), whom he married Dec. 2, 1961, in Newbury; children, Michelle Waxler, of Wickliffe, and Michael (Deborah) Waxler Jr., of Montville; grandchildren, Rhiannon (Joshua) Sutch, Michael III, Larry and Danielle Bashlor; three great-grandchildren; and brother, Jeff Waxler, of Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The family will receive friends Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon, with funeral services at 1 p.m. at the funeral home, followed by burial at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens, Chester Township.
Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.