Michael L. Willard, 50 of Johnstown passed away on July 29, 2024. He was born on April 28, 1974 in Westerville to Anni P. (Ostermann) and the late Thomas E. Willard.

Michael attended Northridge High School in the class of 1993. He was a committee member for Alexandria Fun Days. He loved camping, riding motorcycles, fishing and enjoyed being a truck driver.

He is survived by his fiancée, Stephanie Lamp; mother, Anni; daughters, Joni (Nathan Clark) Willard, Marcia (Frankie Cunningham) Ward and Ashley (Jeff) Speck; grandchildren, Bailey, Maci, Andrew, Connor and Ian; sister, Tammy (Mike) Smith; nieces, Monika (Kara) Smith and Brittney Smith; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

In addition to his father, Thomas; he is preceded in death by his brother, Thomas M. Willard.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8pm on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Brucker-Kishler Funeral Home, 985 N. 21st St., Newark. Funeral service will be held at 12pm on Friday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Alexandria.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Brucker-Kishler Funeral Home, 985 N. 21st St., Newark, OH 43055 to help with funeral expenses.

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