C. Michael "Mike" DeCaro

 C. Michael "Mike" DeCaro, 87, of Huron, passed away peacefully early Sunday afternoon, June 29, 2025, in the Parkvue Health Care Center, Sandusky.

   Born on February 10, 1938, in Wooster, OH the son of Charles Ignatius "Spagette" and  Helen (Grande) DeCaro.  He was a 1956 graduate of St. Mary's High School and had attended Bowling Green State University..  Mike was a veteran having served honorably in the U.S. Air Force.

   He had worked for the Yellow Freight System for nearly 25 years and later went on to work for Homberger Trucking for nearly 10 years, before retiring.

   Mike, over the years, truly enjoyed playing golf as a member of the Plumbrooke Country Club and cards with his high school classmates, especially poker.

   He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, the Italian-American Beneficial Club, Knights of Columbus Council # 546, and the Sandusky Orioles Club, Nest # 279.

   Mike is survived by his wife of 64 years, Marlene F. (Camp) DeCaro, whom he married on May 6, 1961; two daughters, Michelle M. (Dan) Kaman of Huron, and Melissa A. (Michael) Johnson of Sandusky; his son, Michael P. (Kristin) DeCaro of Lake Elisnore, CA; four grandchildren. Daniel (Renay) Kaman and Kayle (Ben) Stover, Ian and Koy DeCaro; three great-grandchildren, Maria and Daniel Kaman III and Dawson Stover; his sister, Patricia A. (Al) Boesch of St. Petersburg, FL; and his nieces and nephews.

   He was preceded in death by his parents.

   It was his wish to be cremated.  A  Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mike on Saturday morning, July 5, 2025 at 10 am at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 510 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky.  Fr. Monte Hoyles officiating.  Burial will be held later in Meadow Green Memorial Park, in Huron, OH.

   The family suggests that memorial contributions be made in his memory to Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 510 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870 or to Stein Hospice Service, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870.

   The DeCaro family would like to offer a special thank you to the nurses and the staff at Parkvue Health Care Center and Stein Hospice for the wonderful care that they had given their father during this difficult time, it was truly appreciated. 

   Arrangements are entrusted to the David F. Koch Funeral and Cremation Services, 520 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH.

   Your memories and words of comfort may be shared with Mike's family at davidfkoch.com.

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