Michael D. Girdham, age 51, of Wauseon, passed away on Tuesday morning, August 6, 2013 at University of Toledo Medical Center., surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Morenci, MI on February 12, 1962 to the late Wayne Girdham and Dolores "Cookie" (Caswell) Lucas.  Michael was a 1981 graduate of Pettisville High School and later attended college.  He enjoyed careers working at Dennis Potato Farm, then later as a machine operator for Archbold Container.  He was a member of Oasis Church in Wauseon.  Michael is survived by his "father" since childhood, Don Lucas of Tedrow, OH; sisters, Margaret Hoag of Hudson, MI, Samantha Karnes of GA, Donna Lucas of Wauseon, Ashley Girdham of Read City, MI; brothers, Richard Girdham of Wauseon, Bill (Vivian) Shaffer of Morenci, MI , step-children and lifelong best friend, Kevin Bechtel.  In addition to his parents, Michael is preceded in death by his niece, Destiny Thomas.  Friends will be received from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 PM on Friday, August 9, 2013 at Barnes Funeral Chapel, 5825 St Hwy 109, Delta, Ohio 43515.  Services and interment will be private.  In lieu of flowers, those wishing a show of sympathy are asked to consider contributions to Make-A-Wish Foundation, Northwest Ohio Region, 405 Madison Avenue, Ste. 210, Toledo, OH  43604 in Michael's memory.  Please visit www.barnesfuneralchapel.com to send condolences to Michael's family.

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