Michael R. "Mike" Sebald

Our loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and uncle passed away unexpectedly, Monday March 21, 2016 at McLaren Bay Region. He was born June 21, 1954 in Bay City, Michigan. Mike's greatest love was his grandchildren, he also enjoyed golfing, fishing, NASCAR racing and was an avid Detroit Tigers fan. Left behind to cherish his memories is his wife the former Deanne M. Scherzer whom he married March 19, 1977; one son, Jason Sebald; one daughter and son-in-law, Heather (Eric) Zissler; the loves of his life his grandchildren, Damon; Laila and Gage; his father; LeRoy (Sally) Sebald; his brothers, Gary (Mary) Sebald; Robert (Suzanne) Sebald; William (Jill) Sebald; his sister, Ann Marie Doan; his sister-in-law; Sherry Barratt; several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Ann (Dzurka) Sebald; his grandmother; Ruth Tracey and his special friend, Randy Sumner. At the request of Mike cremation has taken place. A celebration of his life will take place on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. Officiating will be Mary Ann Helie. The family will be present at the funeral home on Tuesday to receive family and friends from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider donations to Wishes of the Family.