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After several weeks of battling Covid-19, Michael “Mike” John Bessler passed away at the age of 80 at the Soin Medical Center in Beavercreek, OH with his daughter Michelle at his side. Mike is a beloved husband, father, and grandfather—affectionally known by his grandchildren as Pap Pap.

Mike was born on March 8, 1940 in Manhattan, NY and grew up in Bronx, NY. With the city as their backdrop, Mike and his childhood friends spent …

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Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the funeral service is limited to close family members. However we are planning on recording the service and burial.

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Born

March 8th, 1940
Manhattan, New York, NY, USA
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Got married to Margaret Bessler

April 24th, 1965
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Had a child, Michelle Lauch

1967

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Cause of death

COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Method of disposition

Burial

Final resting place

Woodland Cemetery

281 Dayton Avenue, Xenia, OH 45385
McColaugh Funeral Home
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McColaugh Funeral Home

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