Michael J. Wilcox

michael wilcox

May 1, 1950 ~ November 28, 2025

Born in: Chicago, IL
Resided in: Geneva, OH

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Michael J. Wilcox passed away Friday, November 28, 2025 with his wife, Susan and son, Brian by his bedside. Mike was Born in Chicago, IL on May 1, 1950. He worked at Illinois Bell before moving to Geneva, Ohio, where he began working at Geneva Telephone Company in 1976 as an I/R tech and retired from Windstream in 2010 as a Construction Manager.

He enjoyed going to Sanibel Island, FL for several years, but found his “Happy Place” at GOTL living on the lakeshore and bringing life and love into the home he and Sue bought and renovated.

He leaves behind his wife Susan of 45 years; son, Brian; sister in law, Jo Anne Tyler and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Margaret Wilcox; his in-laws, Mildred and Bob Tyler, who thought of him as their son; his sister, Karen Morgan and a God child Bobbi Cameron, as well as Cali, his rescued cat.

The family wishes to extend their sincere appreciation to the entire staff at ARMC in the E.R. and ICU. There will be a private burial, per Mike’s wishes at a later date. The Behm Family Funeral Home of Geneva is assisting the family at this time. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com

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  1. I’ve known Mike & Sue for over 40 years, all of us having worked at the telephone company.
    When we got together, which wasn’t enough, we enjoyed catching up and reminiscing about some of the antics at work.
    Conversation was easy & it was like we saw each other all the time, talking for hours while sipping wine.
    Mike always had a quiet, calm and easy going demeanor.
    I know how proud he was of their beautiful lake house.
    I am so greatful to have called him my friend.
    He will be greatly missed.
    Condolences to both of you, Sue & Brian!!!

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  2. My uncle Mike was always a light in my life. His love was huge and travelled over many distances to reach me. When my mom first had me it coincided with a rough patch he was having in his teens. My mom had him come stay with her in CA so they could help each other. From his stories later, I learned what it meant to both of them. All my memories of time with uncle Mike are of laughter, love and Coca Cola! Being with him or talking to him always felt like coming home. He was a gift to me and I will miss him greatly.

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  3. My uncle Mike was always a light in my life. His love was huge and travelled over many distances to reach me. When my mom first had me it coincided with a rough patch he was having in his teens. My mom had him come stay with her in CA so they could help each other. From his stories later, I learned what it meant to both of them. All my memories of time with uncle Mike are of laughter, love and Coca Cola! Being with him or talking to him always felt like coming home. He was a gift to me and I will miss him greatly. My sincere condolences to my aunt Sue and Brian.

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  5. We met Mike and Sue on Sanibel Island several years ago while staying at White Caps beach cottages. We planned our vacation time to coincide with theirs over the years. And we were able to visit them at their beautiful lake home. Mike was a kind and generous husband and father. We so enjoyed our time with Mike and Sue and have many fond memories of banana daiquiries, collecting shells, relaxing on the beach and dinners together. He was definitely one of the good ones. My deepest sympathies to Sue and Brian on their loss.

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