William Gregory "Greg" Michell left us on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Greg had a 24-year career in the United States Air Force, spending approximately 17 years overseas, including Vietnam. After retirement, he had several career moves, including stints with J. C. Penney and the Chicago Motor Club here in Fort Wayne. Greg spent over nine years with the Community Transportation Network (CTN) as operations manager, retiring from there in 2015. Greg graduated from Texas Lutheran College with a degree in history, the Community College of the Air Force, and Fort Wayne's International Business College. Greg had a long-time passion for genealogy, spending a lot of his free time researching his family tree. Traveling and walking were close seconds in which he regularly participated. Also, he was a Fort Wayne History Buff. Surviving are his spouse, Corazon "Cora" Yabut (Magtoto) Michell; sons, Nickholas "Nick" Preston, and Mark Bryan Michell, both of Fort Wayne; sister, Darlene (Rick) Lessing of Fort Wayne; brother, James K. (Dora) Michell of Ossian; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, William K and Gertrude C. (Rohland) Michell; and sister, Mitzi Kuntz. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, 6424 Winchester Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46819 with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to consider sharing your generosity with the Community Transportation Network (CTN), Catholic Charities, The History Center, or The Genealogy Center (Allen County Public Library). Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.klaehnfahlmeltonfunerals.com for the Michell family.
