He survived by his wife of almost 68 years, Betty Akers Michael. Also surviving are daughter Holly Hosch and husband Dave, of Jacksonville, FL, and son Bruce Michael and wife, Debbie, of Mount Airy, MD. Grandchildren include Heather Michael Cramer (Rob), Pittsburgh, PA; Kellie Michael Ryan (Mike), Monticello, WI; Courtney Hosch Jennings (Aaron), Dana Point, CA; Taylor Michael, Mt. Airy, MD; and Roman Michael, Mt. Airy, MD. Seven great-grand children include Jack Ryan, Abigail Ryan, Iris Ryan, Opal Ryan, Olive Cramer, Marlowe Cramer, and Cooper Jennings. He also leaves behind two nephews, Michael Rhoades, and wife, Karen; and Jamie Rhoades, and wife Jean. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Jane Rhoades, in 1977 and a brother-in-law, Clinton Rhoades, in 1994.