David Lynn Michaelis, 64, passed away Monday, May 28, 2018. David was a lifelong resident of the Peninsula, and was a 1972 graduate of York High School.
He retired from the Daily Press in 2010 after 35 years as an insert operator and trainer. He was a member of Grafton Christian Church and was an avid NASCAR fan.
David is survived by his wife, Diane Michaelis; son, Brian Clagett of Williamsburg; daughter, Ruth Ann Ahola of Weatherford, Texas; three brothers, Karl L. Michaelis Jr. (Anne) of Carrollton and Gary P. Michaelis and William Michaelis, both of Grafton; sister, Sharon Wellington (Jon) of Grafton; nephews, Joshua Caldwell and Cliff Caldwell; three grandchildren, Patrick Charles Aloha of Weatherford, Texas, Maxwell Ritz of Williamsburg and Katherine Diane Ahola of Weatherford, Texas.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Thursday, May 31, at Amory Funeral Home, Grafton. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, June 1, at Grafton Christian Church with the Rev. John Falk officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060; or to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
