Michael Eugene Phend, age 65, of Pierceton, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, at 8:12 p.m. in his residence.
Michael was born on Dec. 6, 1954, in Fort Wayne, to Robert and Marge Johnson Phend.
He has been a resident in the Pierceton area since 1971. He was united in marriage to Sharon Nettrouer on Aug. 12, 1994, in Warsaw. Michael was an employee for Dana Axel Corp, Syracuse.
Michael is survived by children, Julie Phend, of Roanoke; Melanie Jo (Martaze) Scruggs, of Lavonia, Ga.; Jacob (fianceé Christina George) Phend, of Pierceton; mother, Marge Phend, of South Whitley; sisters, Rebecca Phend and Rose Phend, both of South Whitley; in addition, Michael is survived by 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one nephew.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Kay Phend, on Oct. 14, 2013; and his father.
Visitation hours are scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30 in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Private interment services will be held.
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Memorials to assist the family, may be made to McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Ct., Warsaw, IN 46580.
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