Michael E. Buchanan, of Chillicothe, Ohio passed away the morning of Friday April 20, 2018 at the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born on November 13, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Donald & Geraldine (Otto) Buchanan. He is survived by his nephews Donald (Alyssa) Ooten and Jamie (Amber) Ooten; great-nephews and great-nieces: Nick, Zach and Abby Ooten; and Gabriel Ooten; and special friends Jim and Paula Pullman; and John and Pat Smith all of Chicago, IL. Mike was preceded in death by his sisters Mary Patricia Ooten and Cathleen Christian; and his best friend and cousin Frank Otto. Mike was a decorated Vietnam Veteran and an active volunteer at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center where he leaves behind several good friends and colleagues. Mike was also a member of the American Legion, AmVets, and VFW organizations. Military graveside services will be held at 10:30am, Monday April 30, in the National Cemetery, Dayton, OH. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2-4pm at Haller Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either: Homeless Veterans or the Disabled Veterans Affairs Programs, c/o Chillicothe VA Medical Center, 17273 State Route 104, Chillicothe, OH 45601.
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