Michael Ensign Obituary
We are sad to announce that on September 20, 2025, at the age of 71, Michael Ensign of Defiance, Ohio passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Larry Ensign and Kathleen Ensign (Lesh); and his brother Mark Ensign. He is survived by: his wife Barbara Ensign of Defiance; his children, Erica McGuire (Dan) of Holgate, OH, Brandon Ensign (Andrea) of Defiance, Jerad Ensign (Ashley) of Continental, OH and Amber Ensign of Defiance; his grandchildren, Jacob McGuire (Kara), Samuel McGuire, Weston Mcguire, Mabel McGuire, Alexis Kroeckel, Brady Kroeckel, Braxton Ensign, Peyton Ensign and Paige Ensign; his great grandchildren, Jentree McGuire, Kooper McGuire and Blake Brown; and his sisters, Cheryl Newman of Defiance, OH., Cathy Ensign of Defiance, OH., Cindy Williamson (Sam) of Defiance, OH. and Carolyn Rose (Denny) of Defiance, OH.. He is also survived by his family, he pursued coaching his children and grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 2nd 2025 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Schaffer Funeral Home (529 Jefferson Ave, Defiance, OH 43512). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Mary Catholic Church (715 Jefferson Ave, Defiance, OH 43512).
Memorials are suggested to St. Mary Catholic Church, St. John Catholic Church, or an Athletic Boosters Organization of the donor's choice.
