Michael J.

Woodruff

Michael J. Woodruff, age 53, of Defiance, OH, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at CHP Inpatient Hospice, Defiance, OH.

He was born on March 29, 1973 in Kokomo, IN to his late parents Richard and Bernadine (Clark) Woodruff. On November 9, 1991 he married Annette (Foster) Woodruff who preceded him in death on January 3, 2026.

Michael loved fishing, playing marbles, being outside in the sun, and above all, spending time with his grandsons.

He is survived by his daughter, Nina (Daren) Bickle, Defiance, OH; grandsons, Daren Jr. and Oliver; brother, Rick (Kathi) Woodruff, Cecil, OH; sister-in-law, Sandra (Al) Gallacher, North Baltimore, OH; close friend, Chris (Miranda) Stemen, Arthur, OH.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.