Gary L. Michaels, 80, of Hepburnia died on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at the Penn Highlands DuBois.
He was born on May 30, 1943 in Clearfield, a son of the late Howard and Vivian (Ramaley) Michaels.
He was a 1961 Graduate of Curwensville Area High School.
Previously he was a member of the Clearfield Hospital Board of Directors; Clearfield Chapter Muscular Dystrophy Association; Clearfield County 4-H; Hepburnia 4-H Club; Penn Grange #534; and the Grampian Penn-Bloom Volunteer Fire Co.
Gary was a Christian by faith and a member of the Cherry Corner Bible Church where he served as a board member and treasurer for 18 years.
He retired in 1996 as Executive Vice President after 34 years of employment with the Clearfield Bank and Trust Co.
He is survived by his wife, Janet (McFadden) Michaels whom he wed December 8, 1962 at the Friends Church in Grampian; two children David (Wendy) Michaels, and Amy (Steven) Heichel; seven grandchildren, Janessa (Scott) Sago, Jonathan (Megan) Michaels, Emily Richards, Laura Richards, Alicia (Dustin) Polites, Alyssa (Aaron) Westover, and Ashley (Trevor) Horton; great-grandchildren, Anthony Sago, Alex Sago, Dominic Sago, Luke Michaels, Avery Michaels, Gavin Polites, Ella Polites, Jackson Westover, Madelyn Westover, Brynlee Horton, and Graham Horton; a sister, Betty (Duane) Test; and a brother, Dorce (Carole) Michaels.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sally; four brothers, Wallace, James, Robert, and John; and a daughter-in-law, Cathy Mullins Michaels.
A private service will be held at the convenience of the family with Pastor George W. Solley officiating. Interment will be in the Friends Cemetery, Grampian.
Beardsley Funeral Home and Crematory, Curwensville is in charge of the arrangements.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Cherry Corner Bible Church, 155 Nellie's Road, Grampian, PA 16838; or Rescue Hose and Ladder Co., 408 Filbert St., Curwensville, PA 16833.
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