Michael E. Bayman, 68, of Saint Marys, died 11:20 A.M. Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.

He was born June 16, 1952, in Saint Marys, the son of George and Lucille (Cowhick) Bayman. He married Elizabeth Llorca on November 16, 2017, in Las Vegas, Nevada; she survives at the residence.

He is also survived by his children: Jeremiah Bayman of Lima; Rebecca Bayman of Yellow Springs, Ohio; by a granddaughter: Lucy DeLinis. He is survived by his siblings: Patrick (Carla) Bayman of New Knoxville; Roberta (Lewis) Schoenherr of Utah; Diane (Cloyd) Zimmerman of California.

He was preceded in death by his parents; by his siblings: John Bayman; Jack Bayman; James Bayman; Gary Bayman.

He was a graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School. He served in the U.S. Army, Criminal Investigation Division. He retired form Ametek Corporation in Wapakoneta, but his life's work was preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He was a missionary and traveled around the world, preaching and teaching. He helped establish the Shekinah Temple in Saint Marys.

Funeral rites will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys, Pastor Judy Baker and Pastor Peter Doseck, officiants. Burial, with military honors, will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens.

Friends may call from 4-8 P.M. Monday at the funeral home. All visitors to the funeral home are required to wear a mask in accordance with the mandates of the Ohio Department of Health.

Condolences may be sent to Mike's family via Millerfuneralhomes.net.