Obituary of Michael T Karch

Michael Thomas Karch, loving husband, father, brother and grandfather, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 in Port Charlotte, Florida at Bayfront Medical Center. Michael is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Karen Louise (nee Marincek), and their 3 children: Jon (Nicole); Meredith Meves (Patrick); Elizabeth Murphy (Don); and his brother Paul Karch. He will be fondly remembered by his 5 grandchildren: Ian & William Karch, Sean & Morgan Meves, and Miss Clover Murphy. Michael was born on December 1, 1945 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was a graduate of The University of Pittsburgh where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business. He married the love of his life, Karen on July 25, 1970. Michael and his family relocated to Port Charlotte, Florida in the fall of 1985 where he lived until his passing. He loved to golf and go antique shopping on the weekends with Karen, affectionately known as K.K. He was a devoted Steelers football fan, never missing a chance to watch the game with his family and friends. And he loved to barbecue on the weekends, sip a well-chilled Manhattan cocktail, and toast a friend or loved one with a shot of B-52. Michael is preceded in death by his mother Anna Patricia Muldowney, and his father, John Charles Karch. There will be a private memorial for family and friends at a later date due to travel restrictions.