John David Michael, 76, South Bend, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, at his home in South Bend.

He was born May 29, 1946.

On June 6, 1986, he married Christine (Cox) Lester, who survives.

John is also survived by his children, Tammy (Jeff) Kelch, Zionsville, Beth (Phil) Shafer, South Bend, Johnelle Michael (Steven) Smith, Zionsville, John David (Jessica) Michael II., South Bend, Kimberly A. (Timothy) Baldwin, Osceola and John C. Lester, North Liberty; 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; siblings, Pam (Jim) Werner, South Bend, Susie (Bill) Czarnecki, Bremen, Vickie Pinkert, South Bend, Tom (Kelli) Michael, South Bend, Tim (Kari) Michael, New Carlisle and Kristin (Joe) Jasinski, New Carlisle.

Palmer Funeral Homes — Hickey Chapel, South Bend, is in charge of arrangements.