Michael Herbert Stein, age 71, of Fort Recovery, passed away peacefully at his home at 8:48 AM on Sunday, May 17, 2026.

He was born on August 10, 1954, in Quebec, Canada.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Alberta (Doll) Stein, who lovingly raised him and his biological parents, Marcel and Jeannine (St-Pierre) Lemieux; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Thomas and Martha (Koverman) Heitkamp; and his nephew, Peter Nagel.

Michael is survived by his wife of 41 years, Sandra (Heitkamp), whom he married on September 15, 1984; his children Shawn (Hillary) Stein of Fort Recovery, Holly (Matt) Wermert of Celina, and Shane Stein of Fort Recovery; his grandchildren: Shawn's Children - Camilla, Forrest, Winsley, and Magnolia; Holly's Children - Wyatt, Olivia, Wesson, Kimber, Colten, Barrett, and Remmy; his biological siblings, Gilles (Josée) Lemieux, Lyne Lemieux, and Lucie (Sylvain) Leclaire; his in-laws Dan (Barb) Heitkamp of Maria Stein, Jackie (Randy) Winner of Osgood, Jay (Diana) Heitkamp of Sidney, Lisa Barnabei of Pickerington, LeeAnn (Chuck) Schwieterman of Montezuma, Jill (Ted) Nagel of Maria Stein.

To friends and family, Mike was simply known as "Rat". With a generous heart, quick wit, and infectious laugh, Mike knew no stranger. He was a 1972 graduate of Fort Recovery High School. Following graduation, he began working for Minster Machine, where he remained for 43 years until his retirement. In his free time, Mike enjoyed attending estate sales, garage sales, and flea markets, always searching for unique treasures and pieces of history. He had a true passion for collecting and found great joy in buying, selling, and sharing items with others who would appreciate them just as much as he did. He was a proud member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mercer County Facial Hair Club, and Green Bay Packer nation.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, May 22, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fort Recovery. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

Guests may visit with his family on Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM, and again on Friday from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM at Brockman Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery.

Memorial contributions may be given to EverHeart Hospice or Friends of St. Joe Church.

Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.