Michael J. O'Lear

November 13, 1950 - October 13, 2020

Michael J. O’Lear passed away suddenly on October 13, 2020, at the age of 69 in Macomb Township. He was born on November 13, 1950 to Joseph and Betty (Cook) O’Lear in Highland Park. Beloved husband of 47 loving years to Charlene (Kotecki), the love of his life, whom he married on June 1, 1973. Loving and devoted father of Michael Joseph (Lisa Hamameh) O’Lear, Jr. and Leonard (Lisa) O’Lear. Proud and loving grandpa to Brynlee, Bryson and Brayden O’Lear. Predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Betty O’Lear. Loving brother of Lynne (O’Lear) Halleck and Patrick (Joan) O’Lear. Loving uncle of Scott (Melanie) Halleck, Jason (Sherry) Halleck, Lauren (Eric) Baker, Christopher Cieslak and the late Shannon Mary O’Lear. Survived by his mother in law Bernadette (the late Leonard) Kotecki. Dear brother in law of Annette (Mark) Cieslak. Michael started his career in 1972 working for the Centerline School District and for Centerline Fire Department until 1983. He continued his career working for the Macomb Township Fire Department and retired in 2015. During his retirement, he took great pride and loved spending time with his grandchildren and family. He loved being outside, especially on a hot summer day and he had a love for all animals and was always willing to care for them or to feed them. Michael was a dedicated member of the Knights of Columbus, Fr. Kramer Council for over 50 years. Michael’s Funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, a memorial visitation will be at the church from 9:00 a.m. until a 10:00 a.m. funeral mass at St. Isidore Church, 18201 Twenty-Three Mile Rd. (Macomb Twp.). Facial Mask are required in the church. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Salvation Army, donating to the Detroit area. wwwgivesalvationarmyusa.org Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.wasikfuneralhome.com