Michael David Subleski

Michael Subleski, 85 of Holland , passed away suddenly May 15, 2009 at University of Toledo Medical Center. He was born on September 28, 1923 in Toledo, Ohio to Michael and Laura (Groubinska) Subleski. As a young man, Mike served his country during World War II. He enlisted in the Army and received the Bronze Star and also Purple Heart for wounds he received in the Battle of the Bulge. On October 2, 1948, he married the love of his life, Peggy Gorman and together they raised seven children. He attended Davis College and The University of Toledo. Mike worked in the sale of office products for many years. He enhanced his skills while holding positions with Siebenik's, McMannus Troup, and with Eriksen's of Toledo, where he eventually became Partner. Then in 1980 his entrepreneurial spirit led him to begin his own office supply business, Toledo Office Supplies and Furniture Company. The company ran successfully for more than 20 years until Mike decided to retire the business in 2001. He was a member of the Toledo Area Chamber of Commerce, Toledo Jaycees, The Maumee Elks Club and Knights of Columbus Post 53. During his lifetime he enjoyed many interests. Mike was an avid golfer and bowler. He enjoyed attending annual mission retreats at Manresa and he loved travelling the world with his bride, Peggy. One of his greatest passions was gardening; he was a member of the Toledo Men's Garden Club. Surviving are his Wife: Peggy Subleski; seven children: Mike (Linda), Joe (Mary Ann) David (Joyce), Mary (Subleski) Alspach (fianc? Scott McKelvey), Matthew (Patricia), Chris ( Mary Sullivan), Amy (Subleski) Kruzel (Joe); 15 Grandchildren: Adrianne, Adam, Alana Subleski, Steve (Heather), Becca DeLeeuw (Ron), Dan and Katie Subleski, Samantha and Joshua Fisher, Jessica, Jonathon and Emily Subleski, AJ, Jaime and Abby Kruzel; and 5 Great Grandchildren, soon to be 6. Mike is also survived by his sisters: Patricia (Patsy Subleski) Wozniak (Dick) of Toledo, and Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Nasty (Robert) of California. He is preceded in death by his parents: Michael and Laura, and siblings: Doris Marie, Ralph, Bernie, and Donnie. Friends may visit at the Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Rd., on Wednesday from 2-8 p.m. where a Scripture Service will be recited at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Thursday beginning at 9:30 a.m., in the mortuary, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Patrick's of Heatherdowns Church at 10 a.m. Interment Riverside Cemetery. The Family asks that donations be given in lieu of flowers, to Hospice of Northwest Ohio or to the American Heart Association.

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Michael David Subleski

September 29, 1923 - May 15, 2009