Michael Stewart

We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Deisler Funeral Home

Michael - You were such a great friend and coworker. I loved when our breaks would align and we would spend our 45s or 30s eating fries, talking about what we wanted to do after the summer was over, and making fun of Eric. (all in good fun of course). I was so excited for your future wedding and marriage, and loved watching you and Eric grow together over the last 9 years. We will all miss you so deeply but we will never forget what an impact you had on everyone's lives. Thank you for being authentically you, always. See you on the other side one day. Love you!

Michael, you were the one person who I could geek over U of M in Buckeye territory with no shame. You made a WOLVERINE out of your born and bred Buckeye fiancé! I know we never got to work with each other directly but I loved our friendship we built. You and Eric deserved that magical life together after your incredible accomplishments you both achieved completing school and scoring amazing jobs! You both were incredible fur dads and even though life got out of control- your love for your little family was always there. I’ll always remember that about you. You will forever be missed and, listen- I really need you to help us beat TCU and whoever we play for the title game. I see you running along side Edwards going in for those rushing TDs. LOVE YOU BIG MICHAEL! You may be gone but you will never be forgotten!

It’s obviously fitting I light a candle for you, considering we loved our candle burning parties! I remember all the good times you, me and Eric had by doing silly little things like go shopping at Meijer, playing board games and even looking for socks in the apartment we all shared! I remember when you and Eric adopted a bunny together (the first of many fur-children you guys would have!) and how you laughed at me for giving my daughter the same name as that bunny. Recently we used to like to troll in the Cedar Point passholder groups which it’s been hard to post a snarky comment in one of those without having you as my wingman backing me up! I’m really sad that you and Eric will never physically get to walk down the aisle together, but I remember that time we all played Life together and you guys got “married” then. It seems like such a random memory but even after 9 years it stands out. Rest In Peace, friend!

Our family is just learning about this horrible tragedy. We don't get see our cousins often enough. I saw a lot of photos of Todds wedding. They were fantastic. I absolutely love getting together with the Krager bunch. We used to be able to see each other at the family reunions out at State Park. I'm so saddened by this. May the Lord be merciful to Paul, Cindy, Eric, Aunt Margo, Uncle Lance, Michael's siblings, the whole Krager bunch and all the families and friends. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you guys. There's a virtual army praying for you. Imagine a rainbow of prayers heading to heaven on your behalf! Love You Guys! Raymond Gerard