Michael Allen Cochran

Michael Allen Cochran, age 64, of Toledo, Ohio passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Mercy Health-St. Anne Hospital surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on October 14, 1959 in Ney, Ohio to James and Patricia (Kreischer) Cochran.  Michael earned a bachelor's degree from Bowling Green State University in business administration.  He worked as a manager for SkyWest Airlines for many years before finishing his career with Campbells Soup Company.  In his younger years, Michael was a volunteer fireman in Ney, Ohio with his father.  He played the trumpet and was in a jazz band.  Michael was a very charitable and all-around good man.  He was always willing to lend a helping hand.  Michael enjoyed traveling and being outdoors in nature.  He will be dearly missed.

Michael is survived by his loving wife, Tammy “Lynn” Cochran; children, Tony (Melissa) DeAnda, Angel DeAnda-Wagner, Aaron (Jensine) DeAnda, and Armando (Alisha) DeAnda; 17 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; aunt, Sara Sue (Ronald) Cochran Wilson; uncle, Rex D. (Kate) Cochran, and several cousins.  He was preceded in death by his parents; stepson, Alex; and brother, Rodney.

Family and friends may visit the Freck Funeral Chapel, 1155 S. Wynn Rd in Oregon on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, from 12:00-4:00 p.m. where services will be held at 4:00 p.m.  Memorial contributions can be made to the Toledo Metroparks.