Alice M. Michels' Obituary
Alice May Michels, 84, of Tavares FL, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday December 14. She was born to the late Charles and Alice Fisher, Feb 16, 1926, in Buffalo NY. Alice graduated from South Park High School in Buffalo in 1942 and received a BA in Education from Buffalo State University in 1946. She married Fred Michels in June 26, 1948. They lived together in Buffalo, Pleasantville, Rochester NY, and Wilmington DE before retiring to Florida in 1984. Alice was a homemaker and elementary school teacher and was passionate about reading and keeping up with relatives and friends with letters and visits. She co-authored four books on her family’s genealogy. She was a charter member of the “Round Robin” continuous letter chain with college classmates starting in 1946. She was an active, enthusiastic volunteer at Trout Lake Nature Center in Eustis FL and over 15 years at the Hagley Museum in Wilmington DE. Alice was an avid bird-watcher and quilt-maker, creating a quilt for each of 13 grandchildren. Her four sons all achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Alice was an active member of Faith Lutheran Church Eustis FL. She loved to travel, and took 20 cruise and international trips with her husband in her lifetime.Alice is survived by her husband Fred J Michels Sr. and four children: Fred J Michels Jr. (Ann), of Wilmington De; Charles Michels of Felton DE; David (Susan) of Marquette MI and Andrew Michels (Susan) of Oak Ridge NC. She also is survived by nieces Mimi Michels of Winter Springs FA and Marilyn Hattaway of Casselberry FL, and 13 grandchildren Allison, Ryan, Eric, Connor, Colin, Zachary, Travis, Nathan, Luke, Joshua, Christian, Jonathan and Holland. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made out to Faith Lutheran Church, Music Dept. 2727 South Grove Street, Eustis, Florida 32726. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday Dec. 18, 2010 at Faith Lutheran Church 2727 South Grove Street Eustis, Florida 32726. Burial was held separately in Buffalo, NY. Condolences may be left for the family by signing the guestbook below!
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