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Michael “Mike” Lee
Garbig
Michael “Mike” Lee Garbig, 74, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on
Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at the Brethren Retirement Community in
Greenville.
He was born on April 4, 1946, in Greenville to the late Charles and
Florence (Ward) Garbig.
In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his brother,
Bud Garbig, and his sister, Joan Gray.
Mike was a 1964 gradate of Greenville High School. After school, he
joined the United States Navy, where he honorably served his country.
Mike returned to his hometown and served his community as a Greenville
Firefighter. He retired from the firehouse in 1997 with 24 years of
service.
In his free time, Mike enjoyed fishing on Lake Erie. He appreciated
cars and liked to watch Indy car races. He loved his family and enjoyed
teasing them from time to time. It was not uncommon to see Mike and his
grandchildren at Teaford’s Dairy Store getting candy.
Mike is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jaylene (Wright) Garbig; his
daughters, Leslie Rhoades and her husband, Doug, of Greenville, and
Kelly Garbig of Waterford, Michigan; his grandchildren, Hannah, Sarah,
Samuel, and Carrie Rhoades, all of Greenville; his sister-in-law,
Malinda McDuffee and her husband, Steven; his brother-in-law, John
Wright; and his beloved dog, Ellie.
A private graveside service will take place at the convenience of the
family at Greenville Union Cemetery.
The family has entrusted Tribute Funeral Homes with the final
arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be given to State of the Heart Care, 1350
North Broadway Street, Greenville, Ohio 45331.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.Tributefuneralhomes.com
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