Michael Kirchner
February 24, 1943 – December 14, 2022
Michael Thomas Kirchner, 79, entered into eternal life December 14, 2022
His parents, Thomas and Bette Kirchner, welcomed their first son into the world February 24, 1943. He graduated from Marysville High School. After graduating he moved to Columbus attended Bliss College. Michael worked for Saab Motor Co. where he became an avid rally racer occasionally riding with Eric Carlsson.
Later on he learned the construction business from his father, starting his own company German Master Builders. In 1995 he moved to Naples and was employed by Peter Roberts Country Homes. He was a huge Ohio State Buckeye fan. Enjoyed archery with his family as well as trap, skeet and sporting clays. He had a penchant for automobiles often sharing his knowledge with anyone who asked.
Michael was a kind and giving person. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 37 years Kathleen
Gelpi Kirchner. His daughters Tonya Kirchner of Alexandria, VA, Heidi Cassinelli (Charles) Laurelville, OH,
his brother Kelly (Sally) Salem, OR. His sisters-in-law Mary Jane (Michael) McMillen Sears, MI, Roberta
(William) Stone Winter Springs, FL. Brothers-in-law Brad (Stephanie) Riley, Scott Riley both of Bluffton,
SC. Niece Nicole Stone Chicago, IL, Nephew Travis Wallick (Ashlee) Flintstone, GA, Grandson Charlie
Cassinelli and Great Grandson Caiden Cassinelli. Preceded in death by his brother (Patrick).
There will be a family service at Kingdom Life Apostolic Church.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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