Jerry W. Michael, 74, of Lebanon, OH, died July 16, 2024, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler and Warren County. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and decorated veteran.

Born on October 7, 1949, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Herbert and Doris Michael. Jerry spent his formative years in Maineville before settling in Lebanon, Ohio, where he built a fulfilling life and career. He married his high school sweetheart, Judy, and they shared 56 loving years together. Jerry's devotion to his family was unwavering. He leaves behind two sons, Jeremy (Joyann) and Jeffrey (Lisa), and 4 cherished grandchildren, Sienna, Whit, Nicholas, and Leah, whom he cared for deeply.

Jerry, a Vietnam veteran, served his country with honor, earning a Bronze Star for Valor. After returning home, Jerry embarked on a successful entrepreneurial journey, founding a local insurance agency that thrived under his leadership. He later welcomed his youngest son, Jeff, into the company, and together they shared 15 years of happy collaboration.

As an active member of the Lebanon baseball community, Jerry coached both of his sons and dedicated time and resources to the program. He was an avid outdoorsman and passionate about birdwatching and animals of all kinds. A proud member of the Lebanon Kiwanis, the Lebanon Elks, and the Lebanon VFW, he was a friend to many.  Additionally, Jerry's dedication to countless charitable endeavors, including Lebanon City Schools, left an enduring mark on all who knew him.

Jerry received many awards throughout his life, including Lebanon Citizen of the Year, Lebanon Kiwanian of the Year, and Elk of the Year for the State of Ohio. Additionally, Jerry was inducted into the Lebanon High School Hall of Fame and the Lebanon High School Athletic Hall of Fame. He was a lifelong golfer and spent many hours playing with his beloved wife, Judy.

Jerry was preceded in death by two brothers, David and Richard, and is survived by six brothers: Bob, Jim (Betty), John, Dan (Linda), Larry, and Steve (Heather). He is also survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews, including TJ and Tara.

Visitation will be Wednesday  July 24 from 4-7 PM. An Elks service will be held at 7 PM, all at the Oswald Hoskins Funeral Home.

Instead of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Ohio's Hospice of Butler and Warren County and Lebanon Life Squad.