He was born to Dennis D. and Debra M. (Snyder) Dodson April 4, 1975 in Tiffin.
Survivors include, his mother; a son, Dakota J. Kent; a daughter, Cheyenne M. Adair; two sisters, Michelle A. (Brian) Schoenfeld and Sherry L. (Russ) Sauers; four nieces, Paige, Alexis, Megan, Ashley; and a nephew Brandon, many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his father, maternal and paternal grandparents and an uncle.
Michael was an appliance technician for various appliance shops. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was an avid artist, loved animals, fishing and camping. The highlights of his life were the births of his children, spending time with family, earning his G.E.D. and renewing his faith.
Visitation for family and friends will be 2- 4 and 6-8 pm Friday, Oct. 11, 2013 at Traunero Funeral Home and Crematory, 214 S. Monroe Street, Tiffin, Ohio 44883 (419) 447-3113 with a Wake service at 8 p.m.
Prayers will be said at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 followed by the funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tiffin with the Rev. Joseph Szybka officiating. The rosary will be recited 20 minutes prior to the the Mass at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or the family in care of the funeral home.