Michael A. Tethrake

Michael A. Tethrake, 57, of Milford passed away January 21, 2015 at Warsaw Meadows, Warsaw, IN. He was born January 8, 1958 in Goshen, Indiana to Merle A. and Norma L. (Rhoades) Tethrake. Michael married Mary "Liz" DeRidder; she survives.

Michael was a lifetime Milford resident and a Wawasee High School graduate in 1976. He was caregiver to his parents and loved farming, tractors, racecars, and his cats.

Michael is survived by his wife; a sister, Karen (Tim) Pope of Syracuse; two brothers, Steven (Barb) Tethrake of Collierville, TN, and Douglas (Stephanie) Tethrake of Plymouth; six nieces and three nephews; his mother-in-law, Carolyn Bilbrey.

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

A graveside service will take place on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 10 AM at the Milford Cemetery with Pastor Mike Kelly from the Word Of Truth Church officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to The Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, PO Box 1906, Warsaw, IN 46581.