Michael Lee Chandler age 72 passed away peacefully in his sleep November 16, 2020 in his Orlando, FL home with his loving family around him. Michael was born in Montgomery, AL on March 27, 1948. After graduating from high school he joined the US Air Force, he was sent over to Berlin, Germany where he was a German linguist. He met and married his wife Patricia Chandler while in Germany and had their first daughter Rebecca Leah. They eventually moved to Orlando, FL where he had 2 more children Joshua Michael & Sarah Lerned. He retired from Orange County as the Director of Utilities.
Michael loved spending time with his family, visiting the National Parks, playing golf & reading. He loved learning about history. He was the smartest & funniest man everywhere he went. He was the King of Dad jokes; he had a contagious laugh that was unforgettable. He was the master of knowing weird facts.
Michael is survived by his wife Patricia Chandler, daughter Rebecca Ciurzynski, her husband Mark Ciurzynski of Orlando, FL; son Joshua Chandler his wife Sarah Chandler and his two grandchildren Michael T Chandler & Sydney L Chandler of Boise, ID. Michael is preceded by his daughter Sarah Lerned Chandler who passed away @ the age of 9, February 25, 1986 from cancer. He is also survived by his loving nieces, nephews, great nieces & great nephews in San Antonio, TX.
Michael has requested no services. His family will have a private celebration of life every year in a National Park.
In lieu of flowers the family ask to please make a donation to the Children's Cancer Center in Memory of Michael L Chandler. www.childrenscancercenter.org
If you would like to send a condolence please email beckyciurzynski@gmail.com or call 321-229-6366 for mailing information.
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