Michael

Denning

Michael L. Denning age 59 died Friday, February 7, 2020 at his residence following a long illness.

He was born in Paulding, on November 6, 1960 son of Ralph and Janet (Burkley) Denning. On September 25, 1981 he married Jody Schwab. He attended Woodburn Missionary Church, was previously employed by Mechanical Insulators Local #41 and formerly owned and operated Good Times Bar & Grill, Payne.

Mike was a Wayne Trace Junior High football coach; Wayne Trace Athletic Association President; and Payne Little League Association President. He was an avid fan of Ohio State sports and Wayne Trace sports. He enjoyed snowmobiling, motorcycling, golf and fishing.

He is survived by his wife, Jody Denning, Payne; parents, Ralph and Janet Denning, Payne; children: Gabriel (Maycee) Denning, Payne, Josh (Niki) Denning, Bowling Green, OH, and Lauren (Aaron) Brown, Leipsic; siblings, Steve (Jeanise) Denning, and Tammy (Chris) Brigner both of Payne; and a grandson, Colton Denning.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 AM Wednesday, February 12 at the Woodburn Missionary Church, Woodburn, IN. He will be laid to rest in Lehman Cemetery, Payne, OH.

Visitation will be 2 – 8 PM Tuesday, February 11 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding. There will also be visitation on Wednesday at the church form 10 AM until time of services.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Woodburn Missionary Church.