Michael E. Maines, age 77, died peacefully on Thursday, February 15, 2024, in his New Paris, OH home surrounded by his favorite girls following a two-month battle with cancer. Mike was the third of six boys born to Marshall and Susanna Goss Maines on March 3, 1946 in Richmond, IN where he lived most of his life.
Mike graduated from Richmond High School in 1964. He worked as a salesman at Carousel Shoes and Corner Shoes. Mike began his long career at UPS in 1966 as a porter. He became a delivery driver a year later and served the downtown Richmond area for 17 years. He was promoted to supervisor in 1987 and retired in 2002 after 35 years of service. Mike was a member of the Richmond Art Museum, the Druids, the Civic Hall, and Richmond Arts. He was also former chairman of the Richmond Rose Festival.
Mike was an avid collector of Richmond art and advertising. He loved antiques and the thrill of the hunt. You could often find him at the Goodwill or a yard sale searching for treasures.
Mike was a genuinely kind and loving man and shared his heart with everyone he met. He was loved by so many people.
Mike is survived by brothers, Dennis (Judy) Maines of Holt, FL, Darrell (Suzy) Maines of Centerville, IN, and Chuck (Marcia) Maines of Richmond, IN. His children, Mindy (Steve) Kannianen of New Paris, OH, Chad (Lisa) Maines of Boston, IN, and Sindi (Chad) Hoke of Eldorado, OH. His grandchildren, Kylie (Nathan) Goddard of Richmond, IN, Brittany (Kyle) Irvine of Richmond, IN, and Rikki (Bobby) Gerodimos of Covington, OH. His great-grandchildren Tessa, Bexley, Isaiah, and John. His special friend, Paula Snipe and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and family friends.
Preceded in death by his parents, his brother Larry in 1965, his brother Billy in 2020, and his great-grandson Brantley Nole Irvine in 2014.
Visitation for Mike will be 3 to 6 pm on Monday, February 19th, at Riggle Waltermann in Richmond, IN. Services immediately following will be performed by his dear friend, George Clinton. Mike chose to be cremated and his remains will be buried in a private family service at a later date.
Memorials can be made to EverHeart Hospice in Greenville, OH or the Richmond Art Museum.
We would like thank the droves of family and friends that rushed to spend time with our dad, our brother, and our grandpa in his final two months. We would also like to thank the amazing people at EverHeart Hospice (especially nurses Maggie and Karen) that provided exceptional care and support to Dad and to us.