Robert Michael “Mike” Shoemaker, 61, of Hilliard, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017, in OhioHealth Doctors Hospital West, Columbus.
He was born in Columbus on Oct. 14, 1955, a son of the late Robert H. Shoemaker and Rose Smith Shoemaker, who survives in Bellefontaine.
On Sept. 1, 2001, he married Julie Aler and she survives along with three daughters, Jilliane (Lucas) Chamberlin of Huntsville, Joy Shoemaker of Urbana, and Kristin Shoemaker at home; five grandchildren, Christopher Shoemaker-Fulmer and Cameron, Haley, Briauna and Lucas C. Chamberlin; a sister, Lisa (Nick) Menden of Dublin; a brother, Tim (Bobbi) Shoemaker of Westerville; and several nieces and nephews.
Mike was a 1973 graduate of Bellefontaine High School and worked in the manufacturing field. He loved his Cincinnati Bengals and was also a fan of the Cleveland Indians. He enjoyed being involved with and watching his daughters’ activities as well as all of his grandchildren’s events. He enjoyed spending time with his family.
Pastor Mike Roberts officiates a funeral service at noon Tuesday, May 16, in the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Bellefontaine, where visitation is two hours prior. Burial is in Bellefontaine Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Shoemaker family in care of the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 321 N. Main St., Bellefontaine, OH 43311.
Condolences may be expressed at www.edsfh.com