Michael Thompson Obituary

Michael Mike Thompson

Michael (Mike) Lee Thompson, 75, of Findlay passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Kindred Hospital, Lima. He was born Sept. 28, 1946, in Jacksonville, Illinois, to the late John and Alberta (Meyer) Thompson.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sharon (Jacobs) Thompson; two children, Leeann (Dominic) Pizzuti and Matthew (Heidi) Thompson; brother, David (Joyce) Thompson of Jacksonville, Illinois; sister, Patty (Bob) Taylor of Bellefontaine; five grandchildren, Emily Obusek, Michael Pizzuti, and Madison, Connor, and Alexis Thompson.

He graduated from Augustana College and Hamma School of Theology. Mike served several Lutheran parishes in Ohio and Pennsylvania. He retired from Birchaven Village after being their chaplain for many years. Mike was an active member

of First Lutheran Church. In recent years, he enjoyed volunteering at habitat for

Humanity, 50 North's nutrition and guardianship programs, tutoring children, and

supporting the Alzheimer's Association by doing an annual family bike ride. He

treasured time that he was able to share his faith with his musical group Friends of God (F.O.G.). Mike loved photography, music, golf, comedy, books, and spending time with his family. He would try to affirm each person that he met as a worthy and unique child of God. A lot of the time, that was expressed through the healing powers of humor.

Visitation for Mike will take place Saturday, July 9, 2022, from 10-11 a.m. at First Lutheran Church, 109 E Lincoln St, Findlay. A celebration of life service will follow immediately at 11 a.m. with Pastor Bob Cochran and Pastor Chris Dittmar officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made in Mike's honor to First Lutheran Church, 109 E. Lincoln St. Findlay, Habitat for Humanity, 1200 Commerce Parkway, Findlay, or Alzheimer's Association, 480 W. Dussel Dr., Maumee, Ohio, 43537.

Online condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.coldrencrates.com.