George R. Michaels

November 11, 1922 - April 22, 2017

George R. Michaels Age 94, of Hamilton, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017. He was born in Bayonne, New Jersey on November 11, 1922 the son of John and Ruth Mary (Rickert) Michaels. George graduated from Cornell University with a degree in engineering, and served his country with honor during WWII in the U. S. Navy as a Lieutenant JG on a command vessel in the Pacific. On September 13, 1944 he was united in marriage to Mary Ellen Schwing in Bay City, Michigan and she preceded him in death. He retired as co-owner, with his wife, from Shelly Blacktopping. George enjoyed spending time with his family, loved golfing, was a member of Rotary Club, Lindenwald Kiwanis, The Central YMCA and was a charter member of Westwood Presbyterian Church. He was instrumental in starting Westwood in 1958 and donated much of his time there. Mr. Michaels is survived by his daughter, Jeanne (Michael) Riechers, a son Ed (Melonie) Michaels, grandchildren Billy (Holly) Riechers, Christopher, Edwin Jr., Eric, and Kathryn Michaels, as well as Jennifer (Aaron) Ball, all of Hamilton, Molly Michaels of Salt Lake City, and Elizabeth (Alan) Stanfield of Columbus, and seven great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Westwood Presbyterian Church. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. followed by burial in Greenwood Cemetery. The Michaels family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff at The Woodlands of Hamilton for their loving care. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Westwood Presbyterian Church, 1068 Stahlheber Road, Hamilton, Ohio 45013. Online condolences are available at www.weigelfuneralhome.com