Obituary of John W. Michel

JOHN W. MICHEL John W. Michel of Camas passed away on May 10, 2014 after a battle with cancer the past 7 months. He was born on August 17, 1939 to John and Ethel Michel in Camas, WA. He was 74 and lived in the Camas/Washougal area his entire life. He worked at the Camas paper mill from the age of 18 until he retired in 2004. His loves were working outside around his home, camping and fishing, and caring for his farm animals. He was an active member of the Washougal Nazarene Church for most of his life. He is survived by his wife, JoAnn of 52 years; his son, Douglas Michel; daughters, Janine Koethe John, Denise Green Terry, 3 grandchildren Brian, Austin and Jessica Green and brother, Roland Michel of Bremerton, WA. His life will be celebrated on Saturday, May 17 at 3PM at the Washougal Nazarene Church. Straub's Funeral Home & Columbia River Cremation in Camas is in charge of the arrangements. To send condolences or to sign the online guest book please visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com.