Michael “Mike” Glock, 68, of Huntsville, passed away peacefully at 12:38 p.m. on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Dayton, Ohio on October 13, 1952, to the late Werner and Betty (Meier) Glock. On August 10, 1974, he married the former Kim Martz in Huntsville, and she survives, along with their daughter Mandy (Steve) Oppy of Bellefontaine; and son Brian (Melissa) Glock of New Bremen; granddaughters Mia Oppy and Ava Oppy; and Pa to Kyle, Caleb, and Kendon Millhouse; two sisters Sharon (Chuck) Grandin of Dayton, Nancy (Jim) Buckreus of Kettering; brothers and sisters-in-law Mike (Bev) Martz of Huntsville and Scott (Melissa) Martz of Columbus; and several nieces and nephews. Mike was preceded in death by two infant grandsons Steve Allen Oppy III and Max Michael Oppy, and mother and father-in-law, Earl and Dorothy Martz.
Mike was a 1971 graduate of Belmont High School in Dayton. At the age of 10, Mike knew he wanted to make Indian Lake his home as his enjoyment growing up boating, water skiing, fishing, spending time at the amusement park and just being a typical “weekender” at his parent’s summer residence made the decision easy. On graduation night, Mike had his bags packed and made Indian Lake his permanent residence.
He began a career in the automotive business at the former Millisor Chevrolet dealership in Russells Point. In 1979, Mike opened his own business in Huntsville as owner/operator of Glock’s Service Center beginning with a full-service gas station and auto repair shop. In the mid 80’s, Mike expanded the business to add a used car and truck lot known as Glock’s Auto Sales with longtime friend and partner Emerson Snapp. In the late 90’s, Mike opened the Tire Store before selling and leaving the auto business in 2011 with over 30 years of service to Huntsville and surrounding communities. Mike took pride in providing the personal service that small town local businesses are known for. Mike served on the Huntsville Volunteer Fire Department and Huntsville Council. He was a 25-year member of the former Bellefontaine Elks Lodge #132.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 321 N. Main Street in Bellefontaine, where Pastor Jim Ellington will officiate a celebration of life service beginning at 12:00 noon.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mike’s memory to the Indian Lake Community Church, 121 N. Orchard Island Road, Russells Point, Ohio 43348 or the Universal Home Health and Hospice Care, 921 Rush Avenue, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.
EICHHOLTZ DARING & SANFORD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER, BELLEFONTAINE is honored to serve the Glock family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.edsfh.com.