Michael Dale Stelzleni's Obituary
Michael Dale Stelzleni, 79, of High Springs, Fl., passed away on April 13, 2025. Born on January 28, 1946, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Harold W. and Marilyn C. O’Rourke Stelzleni.
He proudly served in the United States Navy.
Mike was a member of the Gainesville Street Rods for over 25 years. He operated and owned Mija Inc. Mike enjoyed traveling and showing Great Danes. He loved the holidays, especially Christmas. He was a very generous, loving, and caring person and would help anyone in need.
He is survived by his wife, Vicky Quinn; children, Vincent M. Stelzleni, Danielle C. Stelzleni, and Shawn Creech; grandchildren, Jaytaylor Sposato and Emilee Sposato; and niece, Christine Ward. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Marilyn, wife Janet Stelzleni, and sister Karen Beller.
A celebration of Mike’s life will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., with Military Honors at Williams-Thomas Westarea 823 N.W. 143 Street Newberry, Fl., with a reception to follow. The family will receive friends on Monday, April 21, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. For those who wish, donations can be made in Mike’s memory to Stop Children's Cancer at www.stopchildrenscancer.org.
The family invites you to bring your car to say see you later, Mike. “IF YOU’RE LUCKY”
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