Michael L. Enyart, 59, Van Wert, died 3:35 p.m. on March 2, 2007 at his residence following an extended illness.

He was born June 3, 1947 in Celina to Sherman and Carrie Williamson Enyart. On March 19, 1966, he married Mae Smith, who survives at the residence.

Also surviving are a son, Terry (LaGina), Van Wert; two sisters, Ada Ruth (John) Fast, Celina, and Mary (Gene) Steiner, Rockford; and two grandchildren.

Deceased are a son, Todd; two brothers, Don and Jerry; and three sisters, Dorothy Flore, Norma Jean Howell and Barbara Enyart.

He was employed at the former Fruehauf Corp. of Delphos for 14 years and owned and operated Enyart's Welding and Small Engine Repair. He was Vietnam Veteran with the U.S. Army. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, the American Legion Post # 178, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 54 and Van Wert VFW, all of Van Wert.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, Rev. Jim Bruns officiating. Burial will be in Ridge Cemetery, Middle Point, with military services conducted by combined units of the American Legion Post 178 and V.F.W. Post #5803.

Calling is 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home and Crematory, Van Wert and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

Memorials can be made to Liberty Baptist Church Building Fund or Community Health Professionals-Hospital Program of Van Wert.

Condolences can be sent to agfhc@earthlink.net