Michael Charles “Mike” Bangert, age 77 of Franklin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Dayton VA Medical Center (Victory Ridge Hospice), surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 19, 1948, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Charles & Nora (Cable) Bangert.

Mike honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. He later enjoyed a 32-year dedicated career with General Motors, working in the paint department and as an inspector before retiring. Mike was a member of the DARF - Dayton Auto Race Fan Club & Moose Lodge #1645, Miamisburg, and he was honored as a Kentucky Colonel. Mike attended SouthBrook Christian Church. He treasured traveling with his wife and family, sharing jokes, and making friends wherever he went. Above all, Mike cherished being part of his children’s and grandchildren’s activities.

Preceded in death by his brother Duke Bangert.

Mike will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 50 years, Mary (Goins) Bangert; his 4 children, Michael J. “Jason” Bangert, Tammy Beiter and husband Mike, Amanda Tilton and husband Keith, and Rocky Bangert and wife Hailey; his brother, Jeff Bangert and wife Nancy; his sisters Linda Campbell and husband Hoyt and Terry Napier and husband Bob; his 8 grandchildren, Cole Behnken (Alyssa Malloy), Riley Rhea and husband Kyle, Ashton Roberts and husband Rylan, Dylan Beiter, Brooklyn Ackerman and husband Dominic, Jameson Tilton, Lyla Bangert, and Bentley Bangert; 7 great-grandchildren, Everleigh, Eylinn, Charter and Campton Roberts, Stettson & Sedona Rhea, and Kysen Behnken; and 1 great-grandbaby boy Ackerman on the way. He will also be fondly remembered by his special cousin, Greg Lochard and wife Darlene, as well as numerous other family members and many friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the First Freedom Independent Church, 3315 Main St., Moraine, Ohio 45439 with Mr. Jerry Dunn officiating. Burial will be held at Highland Memorial Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by the Combined Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Swart Funeral Home, 207 E. Central Ave., West Carrollton.

If so desired memorial contributions may be made to Miami Valley Military History Museum, 4 E. Main St. Fairborn, Ohio 45323 for the Victory Ridge Hospice in memory of Mr. Michael C. “Mike” Bangert. www.mvmhm.com.

Please share memories and condolences at www.swartfuneralhome.com. Expressions of Sympathy, Love, and Thinking of You cards may be sent to The Family of Mr. Michael C. Bangert, C/O Swart Funeral Home, 207 E. Central Ave., West Carrollton, Ohio 45449.