Gary W. "Red" Mickelson

Gary W. "Red" Mickelson, age 69, of Andover, OH, died Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at UPMC Horizon Hospital in Greenville, PA. He was born July 17, 1942, in Warren, Ohio, the son of Arvid and Betty (McNaughton) Mickelson. A former resident of Ashtabula, Mr. Mickelson had lived in Andover since 1985. He retired in 2002 from Northeast Box Co. in Ashtabula after many years of service. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Andover. Mr. Mickelson coached his son's Little League teams for eight years. He dearly loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren; was an avid golfer; enjoyed Bud Lite; and he loved all sports. He was a Cleveland Indians and Browns fan. Mr. Mickelson is survived by his wife, Linda J. (Bettilyon) Mickelson, whom he married June 7, 1985, of Andover; daughter, Robin (Ralph) Foderitti of California, MD, son, James Mickelson of Kingsville, OH, daughter, Lydia (Michael) Shume of Madison, OH, daughter, Paula Hall of Geneva, OH, step son, Brian DiAngelo of Ashtabula, OH, step daughter, Vicky (Kevin) Knowlton of Ashtabula, OH, step son, David Bettilyon of Ashtabula,OH; his sister, Joanne Mickelson of Ashtabula, OH, six grandchildren, Devan Knowlton, Lindsey Knowlton, Diana Frasure, Alyssa Frasure, Danielle Hall, and Breanna DiAngelo; and five great grandchildren, Jashone, Ahmiera, Kamrin, Avah, and Ahmod. He is preceded in death by his parents; an infant son; and son, Scott Mickelson in 2002. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 30, 2012, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 6210 St. Rt. 85, Andover, OH. Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service, 134 Prospect St., Andover, OH, handled arrangements with a guestbook available at www.baumgardnerfuneralhome.com

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Visitation

Saturday, June 30 2012
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Fraternal Order of Eagles
6210 St. Rt. 85
Andover OH 44003