Michels, B.

G.A.G. + Pinkstaff, H.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MICH.J003
• _FGRAVE: 189976351
• Funeral: 26 May 2018, Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

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Jerry was the general manager at Illinois Gas Company where he worked for 30+ years. He was an active member of the Olney Elks #926 and the Eagles Lodge #2549. Jerry enjoyed beating his friends playing cards at the Petroleum Club and dominating them in dominoes at the Elks. He served on several boards including the Olney/Noble Airport, Workforce One, and RCDC during the time in which Wal-Mart DC and the Lawrenceville prison were brought to this area. Jerry enjoyed watching sports of all kinds but was passionate about STL Cardinals baseball and U of I basketball. He took pleasure in keeping up with his grandchildren through social media.

Died:
Jerry M. Michels, 80, of Olney, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN.

Jerry + Keller, C.S.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MICH.H003

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He was a Sales Supervisor for Prairie Farms and a member of the Calhoun United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Calhoun Ruritan, Parkersburg Masonic Lodge 32nd Degree, and was president of Olney Township Mutual Fire Insurance. He was village president of Calhoun for 27 years and was former Citizen of the Year.

Henry married Heap, Ruth Emma on 14 Jul 1934 in Calhoun, Richland County, Illinois. Ruth (daughter of Heap, Isaiah Ruffus and Gardner, Daisy Mae) was born on 12 Jul 1913 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 30 Jan 1995 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Crest Haven Memorial Park, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: HEAP.R001

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She was a retired homemaker. She was a member of the Calhoun United Methodist Church and also a member of the Home Extension.