Cory D. Michael, 27, Minster, died Sept. 6, 2013, at his residence following a 14-month illness.

He was born Aug. 10, 1986, in Troy to Michele Michael, Minster, and Douglas and stepmother Blanca Michael, St. Marys. On Oct. 30, 2010, in St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, he married Angela J. Brown, who survives.

Also surviving are a brother, Brian (Sabrina Beediwala) Long, Miamisburg; a stepbrother, Carlos (Carolina) Castillo, St. Marys; grandparents, Jack and Janice Michael, Harrod; and in-laws, Roy and Elaine Brown, Minster.

Deceased are grandparents, John and Peg Blue.

He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, a 2005 graduate of Minster High School, a graduate of Rhodes State College with an associate degree in law enforcement, and Franklin University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude in public safety management. He was employed at the Minster Police Department, Auglaize County Sheriff's Office and Globus Printing, Minster.

He loved music and was a past member of the band Never Ending Conflict.

Funeral Mass is 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, the Revs. Rick Nieberding and Ned Brown officiating. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Calling is 2-8 p.m. Monday and 9-10 a.m. Tuesday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.

Contributions may be made to Wilson Hospice.

Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.