Michael "Mike" Manders

Michael Thomas Manders, age 65, of Toledo, Ohio passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Toledo Center. He was born on June 29, 1961 in Toledo, Ohio to Thomas and Judith (Haase) Manders. Mike was a 1979 graduate of Cardinal Stritch High School. He married Kerry Gargac on June 26, 1981 and together they started their family having six children. Mike was a self-taught mechanical engineer and co-owner of TM Machine & Tool.

Mike was devoted to his family, and he loved helping the kids with their projects. He was often found coaching their sports teams and attending all their events. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking, fishing and hunting. Mike was an avid Steelers, Tigers, and Michigan fan. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Mike is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Kerry Manders; sons, Jason (Gabrielle) Manders, Patrick (Jessica) Manders, Bradley (Emily) Manders, Aaron (Courtney) Manders and Gene (Brianna) Rucker; grandchildren, Bryson, Avery, Sophie, Hayden, Jaxon, Nora, Sawyer, Preston, Jack, Easton, and Meredith; his mother-in-law, Bernadine Gargac and extended family members, including his fur babies, Nellie and Luna. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Judith; father-in-law, Ray Gargac; sister-in-law, Kris Goldstein; brothers-in-law, Lou Goldstein and Rick Royce; and son, Ian Fleetwood.

Family and friends may visit the Freck Funeral Chapel, 1155 S Wynn Rd in Oregon, Ohio, on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. where a memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Memorial contributions are appreciated to Hospice of Northwest Ohio.