Michael Kisabeth Obituary

Michael E. "Kizzy" Kisabeth

Michael E. "Kizzy" Kisabeth, 68, of Tiffin, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, at his home.

Kizzy was born May 20, 1955, at Burtonwood Royal Air Force Base in Burtonwood, England, to Virgil and Mary (McKevitt) Kisabeth, who preceded him in death. He married Alice (Bair) on May 9, 1987, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tiffin, and she survives in Tiffin.

Kizzy's other survivors include a stepdaughter, Tina (Dennis) Burris of Naples, Florida; two grandchildren, Anthony (Brooke) Bour and Amanda Bour; three great-grandchildren, Matteo, Gwendolyn, and Penelope; sister, Yvonne Schock of Tiffin; two nephews, Matthew (Brianne) Schock and Adam (Nikki) Schock; niece, Jennifer (Nick) Evans; and nine great-nieces and great-nephews.

Kizzy retired from Mercy-Tiffin Hospital as Materials Manager after 37 years. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tiffin. Kizzy was a 1973 graduate of Tiffin Columbian High School and also attended Heidelberg College. He was an avid sports fan and loved following Columbus Blue Jackets, Cleveland Browns, and Cleveland Indians, where he attended a game every year for 61 straight years. He enjoyed bowling, playing men's softball and baseball for many years, and traveling to Niagara Falls with his wife while stopping by the casino for some gambling.

Mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. Ron Schock officiating. A Rosary will be prayed 30 minutes prior to Mass at church. Visitation for family and friends will be 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, at Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory, Tiffin. Burial will follow services Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association or St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.shookfamilyfh.com.