Michael S. Sill was
tragically taken away on March 11, 2007.
A celebration of his
life was held Friday, March 16, at the Fraternal Order
of Police, Akron, Ohio.
Donations can be made
in his name to the Red Cross to support our troops.
Born in Wynona, Minn.
on Feb. 9, 1944, he grew up in Clear Lake and raised his family in Ohio.
Mike retired from Eli
Lilly after 34 years and was employed as a pharmacist at Rite Aid at the time of
his death.
Michael loved golfing,
traveling, spending time with friends and family and watching his beloved Iowa
Hawkeyes.
He is survived by his
"beautiful bride" and soul mate, Shelbie; five children; four grandchildren and
many that loved him. Mike's sons include Marine Lieutenant Colonel Christopher
Sill (wife, Kelly and grandchildren, Dustin and Ryley), Brian Sill (wife, Laura
and grandchildren, Tyler and Justin), Scott Sill (wife, Karin), and daughters
Lisa and Cindy.
Schermesser Funeral
Home, Akron, Ohio, was in charge of arrangements.
If you would like to add
your thoughts and memories of Mike to his page,
Michael S.
Sill
GREEN, Ohio - Michael
S. Sill was tragically taken away on March 11, 2007. The brightest light that
has ever shown was put out.
Born in Wynona, Minn.
on Feb. 9, 1944, he grew up in Clear Lake, Iowa, and raised his family in Ohio.
Mike retired from Eli Lilly after 34 years and was employed as a pharmacist at
Rite Aid at the time of his death. Michael loved golfing, traveling, spending
time with friends and family and watching his beloved Iowa
Hawkeyes.
He is survived by his
"beautiful bride" and soul mate, Shelbie; five children; four grandchildren; and
many that loved him. Mike's sons include Marine Lt. Col. Christopher Sill (wife
Kelly and grandchildren Dustin and Ryley), Brian Sill (wife Laura and
grandchildren Tyler and Justin), and Scott Sill (wife Karin), and daughters Lisa
and Cindy.
Friends will be welcome
to celebrate his life from noon to 4 p.m. on Friday, March 16, at the FOP
(Fraternal Order of Police), 2610 Ley Drive, Akron, OH 44139.
The memorial tribute
above was from the Mirror and Reporter. The one following is from the
Globe Gazette.
Here is a picture of Mike Sill that I
took 3 weeks before he was killed. My wife and I are dear friends of Mike
and his wife, Shelbie. The four of us were in St. Martin when I took this
picture. We miss him tremendously. He was a great guy and like a
brother to me. I have stories!
Regards,
Murray & Madelyn
Winland
Delaware, Ohio
