Michael W. Vantassel Sr.

Mike was born Nov. 5, 1956, in Hopkinsville, KY, the son of the late Edgar W. and Maybelle (Burgess) Vantassel. He was employed at the Warren State Hospital from which he retired. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, reading, traveling, cooking, and car shows. He was a member of the Eagles Club and the American Legion.

Mike is survived by his children, Dena Carr and husband Frank of Texas, Andrew Darr and wife Amani of Alabama, and Stacy Simonsen and husband Dan of Ohio; 13 grandchildren; 1 greatgrandchild; siblings, Tammy Eaves, Edgar Vantassel Jr., and Lorraine Bailes; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl L. (Gess) Vantassel, whom he married on Feb. 28, 1976; son, Michael Vantassel Jr., and two sisters, Babby Vantassel and Debra (Darr) Vantassel.

Services for Mike will be private and held at the convenience of the family.

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