Andrew J. "Andy" Michel
Andrew J. “Andy” Michel, 59 of Fishers, and formerly of Tipton, died on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at home. He was born in Tipton on April 16, 1961 to Paul Richard and Beverly Jane (Campbell) Michel. On June 27, 1981 he married the love of his life, Jeanette Elaine Deeb at St. John’s the Baptist Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on June 11, 2019.
Andy was a technician, working for Cincinnati Inc. troubleshooting laser cutting tools and machinery. In his younger years he attended the First Presbyterian Church in Tipton. He joined the US Navy and served 16 years before being medically discharged. Andy enjoyed golfing, shooting at the range, and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He was known to pass time by making people laugh with his jokes or stories. Come May, the Indianapolis 500 was an event cherished by the entire family as Andy planned the family outing. Later in life Andy took pride in being a grandfather, passing down his knowledge and spending countless hours with his grandchildren.
Andy is survived by one daughter, Stephanie Crabtree and her husband Michael, Noblesville and one son, Andrew Michel and wife Monique, Oceanside, California; two brothers, Tim Michel and wife Judy, Carmel and Rick Michel and wife Sharon, Jamestown, North Carolina; three grandchildren, Peyton, Channing and Alex.
A memorial service for Andy will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, March 20 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Steve Brown presiding. The US Navy and the Tipton American Legion will perform military honors at the funeral home starting at Noon. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon on Saturday.
Dear Michels. I am so sorry for your loss. I know how loving and close your family is. God bless you all in these in these times.
Sincerely,
Marc Yune
Rick, Tim, extended family & friends.
My sincerest sympathies to you all. My heart is heavy, as memories of Andy continue to replay in my mind.
Andy was a large presence in my formative years, as I was fortunate enough to spend time you boys at the Michel homestead. Basketball, Football, Ice Hockey, and Snowmobiling, it a wonder more bones weren’t broken. Andy had an extreme zest for the adventure we call life.
Those memories will be enjoyed, and shared, for the rest of my life. For you, I pray for strength, comfort, and peace, during this difficult time.
All my love,
Chris Parton
Rick and Tim,
Our prayers are with you and your family, I m heartbroken to hear this news. I have such strong memories of our friendship and brotherhood that the loss of your brother is surely difficult. May the Lord bless you and keep you. Jeff and Gina Jinks, and family.
I will always have fond memories of Andy being a childhood neighbor and friend. We rode the school bus together, he helped me with my science school work. Unfortunately as adults we went our separate ways. I will always have special memories of him and his brothers.
Stephanie and Drew….
We miss then both so very much…. Thankful for all the precious times our families had with each other. We wish you both peace and comfort during the days ahead.
With all our love…. Phil, Suzy, Elise, Ashley, Brandon, Brooke ❤
Drew & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the heartache you have endured. Our prayers are with you all.
Much Love,
Rachel DeMeo
Sorry to hear of AJ’s Passing.
I’m one of AJ’s colleagues from Cincinnati Inc. and enjoyed his company. On the few occasions in which our paths would cross at service meetings he and I would BS about the weird stuff we would see in the field and laugh.
My condolences for your loss.
To the Michels family, I extend my condolences. I am one of AJ’s co-workers. Since we usually work independently I didn’t see AJ that often, but he always had a sense of humor when dealing with complicated issues. His sense of work style and humor will be missed from us. I’m sorry to hear of his passing.