Michael D. Ace
Michael D. Ace, 45, of Meridian passed away Monday in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family.
Michael leaves behind to cherish his memory, the love of his life, his wife and best friend, Rhonda J. Michel Rodgers-Ace; his daughter, Karissa R. (Zackery Hill) Rodgers of State College, Pa.; his son, Chase M. (Laura) Rodgers of Prospect; his son, Aiden C.R. Ace; and his granddaughter, Liliana Rodgers.
Michael was a humble man, who felt no monetary job was as important as his job as a father and a mentor. He believed that “no man stands so tall as when he stoops to help a child.”
Michael loved kayaking and camping with his family; he especially enjoyed the time he spent with his friends and family around the campfire. Michael often said, “swing hard, follow through” when his kids were young. The phrase has and will continue to guide them through life. He is already missed.
Born Nov. 5, 1971, in Butler, he was the son of Leonard Ace and Elizabeth “Betsy” Campbell Ace. In addition to his parents, he also leaves behind his brothers, Brian (Nickie), Frank (Jennifer) and Glenn (Erica) Ace; his sister, Amy (Michael) Feher; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Robert J. Michel, Renee (Jeff) Allen and Randy (Lori) Michel; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Rosalee and Buckeye Stepulla; many nieces and nephews; his special friends, Beth Kuntz and her daughters; and the Rodgers families.
ACE — Visiting time for Michael D. Ace, who died Monday, May 8, 2017, will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Boylan Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Connoquenessing Township, 856 Evans City Road, Renfrew.Additional visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of the celebration of life ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Brian Lott officiating. Bright colors are welcomed to represent Michael's outlook on life.In memory of Michael go on an adventure today, hold your wife's hand for a little longer and sing in the car a little louder with your family. If desired, memorial donations may be made in Michael's honor to Special Olympics Butler County, P.O. Box 2561, Butler, PA 16003.Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.boylanfuneralservices.com.
