Michael Stephan Candrl

Michael Stephan Candrl, age 68, of West Chester, Ohio, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 11, 2016 with his loving family by his side. He fearlessly battled a rare Bile Duct Cancer (Intrahepatic Colangiocarcinoma) for a little over a year.  Mike was born Monday, February 24, 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri to Joseph and Julia (nee Budlovic) Candrl. A proud Veteran, Mike served 3 years in the US Army during the Vietnam War. It was here that he served with The Department of Intelligence at The Pentagon in Washington, DC.

Throughout his 45 year career in the printing industry, his loyalty and affinity for people set him apart. He was not only respected, but also loved by his many colleagues and employees.

Mike was a talented Piddler. He enjoyed his projects and home renovations. He could always be counted on to lend a hand and share his many talents with friends and neighbors. He loved his home and could always be found working around the yard, his cabin, or at the horse barn. Horses, Cars, Motorcycles, and a job well done always brought a smile to his face. However, family and friends are what brought him the most happiness.

Mike is survived by: his wife, Lorri A. (nee Wetzell) Candrl; children, Kimberly D. Cloward, Tina M. (husband, Scott) Johnson, Arthur J. (wife, Bethany) Lewandowski, Christa L. (husband, Kyle) Skotnicki, Michael S. Candrl, II and Stevee V. Candrl; siblings, Helen Farwig, Mary (husband, Dale) Taylor, Joseph (wife, Lynn) Candrl Jr., sister-in-law, Candiese Candrl, Julie (husband, Ralph) Brown, Daniel (wife, Linda) Candrl and Robert (wife, Carol) Candrl; grandchildren, Thatcher Johnson, Julia Cloward, Scotty Johnson, Geneva Lewandowski, Lillian Lewandowski and Clara Lewandowski; and many other loving family members and friends.

Among many loved ones waiting to greet him, Mike was preceded in death by: his parents, Joseph and Julia Candrl; son-in-law, Bret Cloward; siblings, Dolores Candrl, Joanne Candrl and Stephan Candrl; and a brother-in-law, Leroy Farwig.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that you please contribute to a newly opened college fund for Mike's youngest daughter, Stevee.  You may visit any PNC Bank - Michael Candrl Memorial College Fund .  Donations can also be made online at www.paypal.com - To the PayPal account name: [email protected]

A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 10:30 am at St. John the Evangelist Church:

9080 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd.

West Chester, Ohio 45069.

Inurnment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery:

11000 Montgomery Rd.

Cincinnati, OH 45249.

Please join us for a luncheon from 1:00 to 4:00
Celebrating Mike’s legacy at:

Double Tree Suites,

6300 E Kemper Road

Sharonville, Ohio 45241
*Please let us know if you are coming to the luncheon either on our Facebook page or by texting one of the family.
*There will be a Cash Bar.  Unfortunately, no credit cards.
Attached is the link to the hotel, Double Tree Suites in Blue Ash, OH for overnight reservations at a discounted rate.

https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=14734976

So, raise a glass to Mike (preferably Crown Royal), give a toast and enjoy a fine cigar in his memory!