Retired Senior Master Sergeant Michael W. Buell, a 21 year United States Air Force Veteran, died peacefully in his home surrounded by family on the morning of September 9th, 2017, at the age of 69. Beloved husband and best friend of Alberta Buell (nee Bowling). Loving father to Debbie K. (Brian) Barrett and Michael P. (Tonya) Buell. Dear grandfather of Taylor Buell, Owen Barrett, Dylan Buell, and Camren Brooks. Survived by his brother Larry (Carla) Buell, as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Michael is preceded in death by siblings, Paul C. Buell, Don Buell, Ted Buell and parents, Paul W. and Lida M. (nee Happ) Buell. Michael was an avid gardener that loved rose bushes. He was also an automotive mechanic wizard that never encountered a problem he couldn’t fix, as well as an aviation enthusiast. He will be greatly missed. Visitation will be held Monday (9/11) from 6-8 PM at Hodapp Funeral Home, 6410 Cincinnati Dayton Rd., Liberty Twp., OH 45044. Visitation will also take place Tuesday (9/12) at Bales’ Funeral Home, 249 N. Main St., Camden, OH 45311, from 11 AM until time of funeral service at 1 PM.