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BALDWIN Michael "Wrecker" Michael A. Baldwin passed away Monday, June 20, 2011. He was born in Oregon, Ohio August 29, 1959. Starting early in his life, he developed a love for living free and riding. Later in life he acquired the name "Wrecker" after a few minor wrecks on his motorcycle. A man with a bigger heart you couldn't find. Those who got to know him were able to see his kind and gentle sides. Charming, witty and charismatic, he had a sense of humor you couldn't help but love. Those of you that experienced his practical jokes can attest. Michael was preceded in death by his mother, Aurora Baldwin; he is survived by his father, James Baldwin; siblings, Deborah Dominique, Anthony Baldwin and Delynda Jasinkowski, children, Aaron Simon, Travis Baldwin, Jordan Baldwin and much like a daughter, Shelby Trevino. Family and friends may visit at Gasiorowski-Hanneman Funeral Home and Crematory, 1757 Tremainsville Rd. (corner of Sylvania), 419-474-8761, on Saturday, June 25, 2011 from 1 PM till 6 PM. A life celebration will follow at 2927 Tremaisville Rd. at 6:30 PM, BYOB as part for the life celebration if possible. Interment for family will be held at a later date.

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Published by The Blade on Jun. 24, 2011.

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Zane Wilson

July 5, 2011

To Mikes family, my deepest condolences. He was a good friend and brother. Had a lot of good times with him back in the day.

Dave baldwin

July 4, 2011

So sorry to hear about Mike. He will be missed by so many, and remembered with fond memories.

Lisa Gregg

June 27, 2011

Our sympathy goes out to your whole family. I am sure Wrecker and Bob-0 Begell are just having a blast in Heaven. God Bless You. (Bob-o's Mom)

Renee Mani

June 26, 2011

To Mike's sons, Jordan and Travis, sorry for the loss of your dad, you both have two special angels watching over you now, Rhoda and Mike.

Debbie Chapman

June 26, 2011

Debbie, Tony and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Wrecker was a hoot to be around, I have alot of good memories. He will be greatly missed. Thank you for the nice service in Wrecker's honor, where we ALL had the opportunity to say our goodbyes. R.I.P Wrecker.

Lana Garman

June 26, 2011

R.I.P Wrecker.. my thought and prayers go out to the Baldwin family during this difficult time

Tony Schiavone

June 25, 2011

Ride Brother Ride, we will all miss you, we had some great times I will never forget.
Your brother, Spoons

Rachel Jakubiak

June 25, 2011

To the Baldwin Family, my prayers go out to all of you. I love all you guys.

Jo Arnold-Walters

June 25, 2011

He was one of a kind. He will be missed. Sorry for your loss.Jo

The Lawrences

June 25, 2011

Although, our family has lived down the block from you on Lyceum Place for many years, we did not know you very well. Must say, however, that you provided the block with uniqueness from roaring bike engines to the most unusual of landmarks, the gorillas (especially, when they were painted pink)! It's obvious that you had a real zest for life. Rest in peace and may God bless you.

June 25, 2011

My sympathy and best regards to Michael “Wrecker� Baldwin family and friends.
I saw him at Secor Lanes on June 17, 2011 before departure from the Bowling Alley
He used a unique verbal with sign languish to say see you later. I had the pleasure of knowing Michael over the past decade. I hope all will find blessing and lessons in this life.

Keeping in memory of your love one,

Bill Wayne and Bill Wayne II

June 25, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

STEVE &APRIL NAUS

June 25, 2011

To Mike's Family
We send our PRAYER'S to YOU"LL Mike was a very SPECIAL MAN ...I know Steve and I will never forget him..May all memorie's GOOD and BAD bring SMILE"S to your Face's ,cause memorie's are a LIFETIME of Smile's and Frown's..RIDE ON

Steve & April Naus

Sherry Lynn

June 25, 2011

Jim, Deb-Deb, Tony and all the rest of the family, so sorry to hear about Mike. He & I go back many years as you know. He will always be remembered for his laughter and practical jokes. God be with you all.

Cindy Keller

June 25, 2011

Wrecker, you will be missed by so many people that loved you. You have left us with wonderful and fun memories. RIP friend. (Linda Lee and sister Cindy)

Tish Langenderfer

June 25, 2011

Debbie,Tony &Adela so sorry for your loss. Mike will surely be missed. Tish (Barron's Cafe,Swanton,OH)

Ronald & Tracy Morrin

June 25, 2011

To Jim, Tony, Debbie, Delynda, Mike's cherished children, and his loving cousins and family... "Big Mike" is how I always knew him, through my father from many years ago (25 years +). Mike was a big guy with a very kind heart, but strong & proud if he needed to be. How thankful I am to have had the chance to catch up with him a few weeks ago, and give him a hug after enjoying his personable humor. Our hearts are terribly saddened by the family & friend's loss who loved him so greatly. He was a good man who was loved by many. May the light in his eyes shine in all of our memories. Thanks for the many wonderful memories "Big Mike", and may you rest peacefully in your mother's arms once again. Our sincerest condolences to all. Love, Tracy & Ron Morrin (Posadny)

Dina Horvath

June 24, 2011

Debbie and Andy, I am so sorry to hear about Mike, he was such a cool, sweet, fun guy, he will be missed.

Anne-Marie

June 24, 2011

Countless memories & great stories too
Smiles & laughter we learned from you
Each time we think of you looking down from above
Know you'll always be remembered with happiness & love.

Condolences to your family.

Joe & Rose Reed

June 24, 2011

Jim,Debbie,Tony and the rest of Mike"s family we are sorry to hear about Mike. He will be missed by everyone. He would come over to our jewlery store next door and talk with Joe. He was one crazy and caring guy. He loved life and his family and his friends. RIP Mike

Linda Bee

June 24, 2011

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Jim Wery

June 24, 2011

My deepest condolences to the Baldwin family. It seems everyone has the same fond memories of Mike, a fun guy, who lived life to the fullest. R.I.P., big Mike, you will certainly be missed.

Michelle Rieger-Quiniff

June 24, 2011

Our thoughts & prayers to everyone who knew Wrecker, great guy with a big heart !! We will all be missing you !! R.I.P...GOD BLESS

Randy and Brinda Gadway

June 24, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

June 24, 2011

prayers sent to the baldwin family. R.I.P mike...... jeff doran

Wags

June 24, 2011

Ride on Wrecker my brother! Your wit and wisdom will be sorely missed among your biker brothers! Nick is gonna miss his mischievious mentor of the "Pete/Repeat" and "Why do farts smell?" jokes. God's speed. Condolences to your entire family.

Alisha Gillis (Harmon)

June 24, 2011

Wrecker you were a wonderful man i have heard countless tales of you from my family one thing is for sure tho this world will not be the same without you,
my prayers are with the Baldwin family.

Dawn Hinojosa

June 24, 2011

dear family - just remember this bible verse . matthew 5:4 blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted . wrecker will be dearly missed and never fogotten . love you all . may the god of all comfort , comfort us all at this time .

Page Bernath

June 24, 2011

My heart goes out to Wreckers family & friends. A loss is never easy & im so sorry your going through it. Take care of one another! Love you Tony!!

Donna Allen/Ducanis

June 24, 2011

Micheal....met you and your family when you moved in across the street from us in LaSalle when i was about 11. You and your parents and (Debbie and Tony) were so sweet , and great neighbors.

Michael....Had such a big heart, and a great zest for life. So many great memories....So gonna miss that margaurita with you at carmels, and watching that silly show Alf!. So wish I could be there for his celebration of life........and seeing him laugh one more time, l

Please lift a drink in his memory for me......:-)..and i'm sure he's lifting a drink too :-).........

All condolences to his family......I'm sure he's up there looking down and saying thank you

Carmels wont be the same next time i come next month.

Love you wrecker.....Donna

Maria Wirtz

June 24, 2011

my condolences to all of Mike's family. It's been a long time since I saw Mike's smiling face. I remember him in his late teens, big brother to Tony and Debbie. he will be missed by all his cousins and the many, many, friends that loved him.

Leo sancrant

June 24, 2011

Prayers to the Family,sorry about Your loss

June 24, 2011

Lyceum Place will never be the same. We have lost a great neighbor, friend and man. Who will keep us awake at night with the roars of the hog? To the Baldwin family, Mike was a great man and we are proud to say that we on have had a chance to be apart of his life.
Love, 2741

brandy bushroe

June 24, 2011

wrecker we love you and miss you the bushroe family

Todd & Renee Cappelletty

June 24, 2011

He left us quietly,
His thoughts unknown,
But left us a memory,
We are proud to own;
So treasure him Lord,
In Your garden of rest,
For when on earth,
He was one of the best.

tammy n paul hoddinott

June 24, 2011

Wrecker we are gonna miss you.you always made me laugh.remembering the time I took water guns to work cause it was so hot out on the patio everyone thought u were gonna get mad instead u took one and we had s hell of a water fight you were a great friend and a super boss I will miss you alot

June 24, 2011

Jim, our deepest condolences to you and your family. Stay strong. Al & Sue C.

Mike and I at the Canyon 2010

Steve King

June 24, 2011

I was fortunate to spend a weekend with Rhoda, Mike and Debbie at the Grand Canyon last year. It was one of the best times I ever had and I'm sure they all felt the same. Mike was a Bear that would only smack you down if you needed it. Kinda runs in the family. You will be missed,
your brother, friend, cousin Steve.

Nancy Hoffman

June 24, 2011

RIP my friend....keep those bikers in line up there....I'll see you again someday....love you!!

Dave and Slick Clarke

June 24, 2011

Prays to the family. We will miss you Mike...too soon...too soon

David Maltz

June 24, 2011

Wrecker was one of a kind in everyones hearts , and will be missed , the memories are now treasures . Birthday Dave and Mary Ann

brandi walczak-richardson

June 24, 2011

Wrecker i will always remember u! I will miss you forever,your laughter,sence of humor and stubborness i will have a shot for you my friend ! Until i see u again..love u always

Sue & Art Jaworski

June 24, 2011

Wrecker will be missed by everyone who knew him and now he is under his mom's wing and start their journey together and watch over his family. Prayers and thoughts are with his surrounding family!

Jenny

June 24, 2011

I finally had the pleasure of meeting you a few weeks ago after hearing so many wonderful things about you from one of your closest friends. You were so warm and friendly and outgoing and I was looking forward to hanging out with you again. I guess I'll have to wait now - I'll see you on the other side. R.I.P Wrecker.

My thoughts and prayers to Wrecker's family and friends.

Kelly Lewis

June 24, 2011

Wrecker, we will miss riding and visiting with you.
Love Kelly and Angie

Kimberly, Steven, Kaleigh, McKenzie and Michaela

June 24, 2011

Wrecker, Thank you so much for the wonderful memories. You were truly one of a kind. Our condolences to his family and friends.

Debbe Smith

June 24, 2011

My thoughts & prayers to the family. I LOVE YOU WRECKER! You never knew just how much you meant to me! I am going to miss you so much! You left us way to soon! Rest In Peace Mike!

Kimberly Posadny

June 24, 2011

Wrecker you were a "One of a Kind" and everyone loved you! Have a margarita with my dad, Jim. To the family: My prayers and love to all of you!

Kimberly Posadny

Roxann Nidiffer

June 24, 2011

R.I.P. Wrecker! My prayers are for your family . You were a sweetheart of a guy and you will definately be missed. Roxann Nidiffer :(

Georgina Hatzinikolis-Molina

June 24, 2011

To Michael's family...

Rhoda knew me since I was a small child and she always treated me exceptionally well and greeted me with a warm smile each and every time we saw each other.

I've know Michael nearly all of my life and although we didn't run into each other often except for at Carmel's and a few other places, it was always as though we just saw each other yesterday.

God bless all of you as you go through this most difficult time. RIP Michael. It's not going to be the same going to Carmel's and not seeing either Rhoda or Michael. Both of whom I knew well and will truly miss.

Michelle, Tony Day

June 24, 2011

My thoughts and Prayers are with the Family, Mike was a good guy, he will be missed

Debbie & Mike Feldkamp

June 24, 2011

Travis, Jordan and family so very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

JIM BALDWIN

June 24, 2011

I LOVE YOU MIKE- YOU ''WILL'' BE MISSED!
LOVE'
DAD

Carol Wilhelm

June 24, 2011

...you were such a gentle giant in my eyes, big heart with always something off the cuff to say that made people wonder & go hhhmmmm....will remember the ride to Elmore when your bike rode home in the back of a pick up....good times with great friends......God Bless you & your family, safe journey Wrecker....

sheri doty

June 24, 2011

Miss you Wrecker, It won't be the same without you!!
I'll never forget you.. Sheri Doty

June 24, 2011

Tony: I am so sorry for your loss. Mike will missed. He was a wonderful man. God bless you and your family. Love, Dawn

Christine Sargent

June 24, 2011

Peace, prayers and blessings to the family.
God Bless You "Wrecker" you will always be with me in my heart & my memories.

Stephannie Cherry

June 24, 2011

The light of his smile will be greatly missed. God Bless all who knew him.

Gale & Alice Fisher

June 24, 2011

Tony, Debbie, Delynda and Mike's Children
Your Brother and Father was loved by so many people. I know that in times like this there is nothing we can say to make your pain and loss any better, but perhaps knowing so many people are praying for you and thinking about you helps. And that thinking about Mike (Wrecker) puts a smile on our faces and hopefully yours also. We will miss him greatly!

June 24, 2011

So sorry that you are gone, but you will never be forgotten! Until we meet again may god hold you in the palm of his hand! RIP Wrecker. Brigitte and Tim Long

June 24, 2011

R.I.P. Mike, u will be missed by all of us. you were a hi light of my life. Tony, Debbie and family our prayers are with you and your family. love Debbie & Jim Johnson

Pebbles Sancrant

June 24, 2011

R.I.P brother, we will ride again together someday.. I love and miss you, You are in your Mothers arms once again...ooxx

Terry Ogle

June 24, 2011

To the Baldwin Family, We are so deeply sorry for your loss!!!He is a very big loss to so very many!!Please take care of each other!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!!!!! Terry/Kristin & Family.

Cori (Cori Beth) Bellair

June 24, 2011

Wrecker was always the one to light up the room with his humor. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and close friends.Keep your head up Tony.Ride with the stars mike

June 24, 2011

Mike will be missed.. My prayers for his family through this difficult time. He was a good guy who made us laugh and smile. God Bless. Mike Monica & Christine Crawford.

your fam @goodtimes

June 24, 2011

God speed my friend. Sometimes a wrecker day is all ya need.

cheryl kerekes

June 24, 2011

you will be missed wrecker!!! james and cheryl mckenzie

grady

June 24, 2011

So glad my last memory of you was at Hazzard County. R.I.P. Wrecker

Bensch

June 24, 2011

Wrecker was our next door neighbor when we lived on Lyceum. Our family is very sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers go out for the family.

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