Mike King

George Michael King, age 82 of Olsburg, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.

He was born on July 1, 1942, in Rutland, Ohio, the son of Clyde Earl and Helen Mae (Musser) King.

Mike married Mary Kolars and they had two sons, John and Stephen. They later divorced.

On October 20, 1970, he married Betty L. Tusing and they had two children, Peggy and Jason. Betty preceded him in death in 1997.

Mike served in the U.S. Army and then worked in civil service as a track vehicle mechanic, working on heavy equipment. He was a member of the American Legion and loved fishing.

He is survived by his faithful companion of 26 years, Gladys Zimmer of Olsburg; four children, John King and wife Nancy of Riley, Stephen King of St. George, Peggy Boos and husband Clint of Arlington and Jason King and wife Jennifer of Olsburg; two brothers, Alan King of Springfield, Ohio and Steve King and wife Cathy of Springfield, Ohio; two sisters, Judy Estis and husband Herbert of Canal Winchester, Ohio and Paula Sue Rizer of Portland, Ohio, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In addition to his wife Betty King, he was preceded in death by his parents.

Respect calls may be made anytime on Friday, August 2, 2024, at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Friday.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the Olsburg Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Olsburg American Legion and left in care with the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.