John Frederick Michels

June 11, 1931 - August 7, 2016

John F. Michels passed away on August 7, 2016, at the age of 85. John was the only child born to Anne J. Funken and John A. Michels in Dayton, KY on June 11, 1931. John is survived by his children; Lisa Hoffman, Margaret Michels and Frederick Michels, his grandchildren; Joel Hoffman, Angela Kemp Buzan, Justin Kemp and Wayne Fredrickson, and greatgrandchildren; Tai, Ryder and Zoe Hoffman, Dustin and Caleb Kemp. John served in the Army during the Korean war. In 1968, after his discharge, he moved from Kentucky to Manhattan Beach, CA. and relished every minute of his time at the beach. In 1996, he reluctantly moved to Riverside, CA. John was an Alumni of Sacred Heart Catholic School in Bellevue, KY, the University of Cincinnati and UCLA where he received his teaching degree and taught for the LA Unified School District. John was a devoted father, Catholic and member of the American Legion. He love the beach, football, college basketball, horse-racing - particularly the Kentucky Derby, and loved ALL animals big and small. He was an ardent advocate for the poor and disadvantaged. He loved following politics and hated the Republican party. He took great pride in his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and loved us all very much. The love of his life was his ex-wife and mother of his children, Linda Kentner Amador and always looked forward to her annual visit from Florida. John was a mentor, a teacher, a leader, a cheerleader, confidant and one of the smartest, well read people around. John will be deeply missed by his family and those he bestowed with his friendship, kindness and compassion.

Lisa - Christmas 2013