Michael J. Houseworth, age 69 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Wednesday May 11, 2016 at home. He was born on Dec. 15, 1946 to Stanley Wayne & Margaret (DeVore) Houseworth, in Van Wert, County Ohio. Survivors include his mother Margaret Houseworth of Celina, his daughters & son-in-law Lori Wentzel & Rick Rader and Holli DeLoach both of Gahanna, grandchildren Olivia Rader, Emily DeLoach, Ian DeLoach, his former wife Valerie Finch of Westerville, brother & sister-in-law Patrick & Patricia Houseworth of Celina, sisters & brothers-in-law Marty & Pat Hemmelgarn of Celina, Kelly & Michael Madsen of Naples, Florida and his uncle Jack DeVore of Antwerp. He was preceded in death by his father and his Aunt Irene DeVore. Michael graduated from Celina High School with the Class of 1964. Then served his country in the United States Air Force in Thailand as a Fire Protection Specialist during the Vietnam War. He retired from Tom's Installation Company. Funeral services will be held at 4p.m. on Saturday May 14, 2016 at the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina, with Rev. Richard Van Horn officiating. Friends may call from 1-4p.m on Saturday at the Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army. Condolences may be left at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.

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