Michael Jay Herbst was born on January 17, 1952 to the late Joe and Doris Herbst in West Carrollton, Ohio. He was the oldest of three children. Michael was a graduate of West Carrollton High School where he played football and baseball. After high school he enlisted in the Air Force Reserves and served for four years.
Michael was hard working and loyal and worked in many industries over the years, including industrial plating, furniture restoration, construction, petroleum industry regulation, and private security. He worked his entire adult life, including the day before he passed away. He was most recently employed by Miller and Miller Security.
Michael moved from Ohio to Mount Dora in 1980 with his wife Rebecca. They were married for 46 years. He was a steadfast husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Michael passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on November 9, 2023 at the age of 71. In addition to his wife “Becky,” Michael is survived by daughters Angela Gomez and Sheila (Bruce) Alligood; grandchildren Joshua, Alanna, Randy, Nikki, Dylan, Olivia and Alexandria; great grandchildren Chance, Amelia, Brysyn, Adrian, Landyn, Aubrey, Paisley, Graysinn and Iliza; brother Jeff (Peggy) Herbst of Mount Dora; sister Pam (Rick) Dobson of West Carrollton, Ohio; nieces, nephews and extended family. He will be deeply missed by his many loved ones and friends.
A Celebration of life for Mike will be held on Saturday, December 02, 2023 at 1:00 PM at First United Methodist Church, 439 E. Fifth Ave, Mount Dora, FL 32757.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society.