Harold J. Michel, 87, passed away, Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at Memorial Hospital East in Shiloh, Illinois.He was born July 12, 1929, in Greenville, Illinois, the son of Harold Earl and Arlean (Carter) Michel.He married Shirley Jean Koertge on July 1, 1950 in East St. Louis. She preceded him in death on April 22, 1992. He was also preceded in death by his parents; one granddaughter, Haley Michel; and one sister, Alice McCray.Harold was a veteran of the United States Army.Harold grew up farming and did so until 1985. He was also a mechanic for Kienstra Concrete prior to retirement. He was a member of the O’Fallon Assembly of God and loved gardening and western movies.Survivors include his children and their spouses, Steven Michel of Fairview Heights, Danny (Sandy) Michel of Cottage Hills, Penny (Martin) Brown of Topeka, KS; three grandchildren, Chris Sarandis, John Sarandis, and Lindsey Michel; one great grandson, Derek Sarandis; and one sister, Delores Hunter of Vandalia.Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto, with Pastor Donald Andreason officiating.\Burial will follow at Mt. Gilead Cemetery in Greenville, Illinois.Memorials may be made to the family.An online condolence and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com
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