Michael David Elchert, 68, of Apache Junction, Arizona passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
He was born on September 9, 1952 in Tiffin, Ohio to Thomas A. Elchert Sr. and Arleen M. (Nye) Elchert. On August 3, 1973 he married his high school sweetheart, Deborah Baumgardner.
Survivors include his loving wife of 47 years, Deborah Elchert of Apache Junction, Arizona, his mother Arleen M. Elchert, sisters Teresa Moore, Vicki Conner, brother Gregory Elchert and sister-in-law Suzanne (Jim) Black of Tiffin, Ohio, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father Thomas A. Elchert Sr., his brother Thomas A. Elchert Jr., grandparents Elmer and Leona Elchert and Russel and Mildred Nye.
Mike graduated from Tiffin Columbian High School in 1970. He worked with his dad and brother for many years at Tom Elchert Trucking in Ohio until he moved to Arizona in 1982 with his wife. He was owner-operator of Puddlejumper Trucking in Arizona until his retirement.
Mike preferred warm weather living and enjoyed camping, boating, RVing, and going to the casino. He liked NASCAR, sports, computer games and puzzles. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He was a friend to everyone he met.
His funeral will be at St. George Roman Catholic Church in Apache Junction, Arizona on June 2, 2021 @ 10:00am with immediate family. Burial will be at a later date at the St. Mary Cemetery in Tiffin, Ohio. Arrangements pending.
Contributions may be made to the homeless.
Condolences may be sent to https://superstitionfuneralhome.com/.
Debbie,
So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. It was so nice to see you guys last summer. I’ll miss the online Scrabble games. Prayers and hugs …
Deb
I’m so sorry to hear of Miike’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May he Rest In Peace. Love you Deb
Deb, Was just reading my travel diary and totally forgot this entry: “Debbie was unhappy with her old cell phone. And as we know, she has some grasping issues. She happened to lose her grip one morning and the phone slipped out of her hand. Then, Mike happened to run over it… with his TRUCK! Just one of many examples of TEAMWORK by the Elcherts for sure and certain!” Thinking daily of you Debbie. Rest easy, Mikey.
Debbie. So sorry to hear about Mike. He was such a sweetie. Always made me laugh. I lost my Mike in January, so I’m sure they are up there having a few. Love you.
Debbie,
So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. It was so nice to see you guys last summer. I’ll miss the online Scrabble games. Prayers and hugs …
Deb
I’m so sorry to hear of Miike’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May he Rest In Peace. Love you Deb
Deb, Was just reading my travel diary and totally forgot this entry: “Debbie was unhappy with her old cell phone. And as we know, she has some grasping issues. She happened to lose her grip one morning and the phone slipped out of her hand. Then, Mike happened to run over it… with his TRUCK! Just one of many examples of TEAMWORK by the Elcherts for sure and certain!” Thinking daily of you Debbie. Rest easy, Mikey.
Debbie. So sorry to hear about Mike. He was such a sweetie. Always made me laugh. I lost my Mike in January, so I’m sure they are up there having a few. Love you.