Michael Eugene Betz went to be with his Lord on October 5, 2024, surrounded by his family. Mike was born June 9, 1947, in Marion, OH to the late George Betz and Helen (Betz) Krabill. He graduated from Marion Harding High School in 1965 and North Central State College in 1995.
Mike was an amateur radio operator (W80MS) from the age of 16. He was a former employee from North Electric/Peco for 32 years and then retired from Stone Ridge Manufacturing in 2012. Mike served two years in the US Army as a Radio Repairman and spent time in Germany. He was a member of Gospel Baptist Church in Galion, OH where he taught Sunday School for several years.
He married his high school sweetheart, Mary Perry on May 21, 1966, and she survives him. They spent 58 years together. He is also survived by his son, Mike (Danette), two granddaughters, Megan (Brent) Roof of Wharton, OH and Mikala Betz of Alexandria, IN, and three great-grandchildren, Blake, Harley and Aubrey Roof.
Mike was preceded in death by his daughter, Mechelle Betz, his parents and two sisters, Sharon (Betz) Ganson and Marsha Betz.
Friends may call on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Mark A. Schneider-Gompf Funeral Home, 303 Portland Way N., Galion, from 11:00AM until 1:00PM. The service will immediately follow at 1:00PM with Chuck Taylor and Pastor Steven Hodges officiating, military honors will also be rendered during this time. The family will observe a private burial at a later date.
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The Mark A. Schneider-Gompf Funeral Home, 303 Portland Way N., Galion is honored to serve the family of Michael Eugene Betz.