Mr. Michael Edward Dorch, age 75, passed away Sunday July 7, 2024, at Richland Square Memory Care.

A funeral service will be held 3:00pm Sundy, July 28, at George Brothers Funeral Service.  A burial will be at 2:00pm Monday, August 5, 2024 at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida with military honors.

Mr. Dorch was born in Tampa, Florida to stepfather Ed and Rosa Lee Yon Dorch. He was a veteran of the United States Army while serving two tours in the Vietnam War. He was a member of the 101st , 82nd, and 173rd Airborne Division.  He was proud to fight for his county, but most of all he was the protector of his family that he loved so dearly. He worked hard his entire life to provide for his family and was proud of the Dorch Family Produce along with his wife Patricia and his son Robert Dorch throughout Florida and Texas. He was loved by all that knew him.

Dad loved to travel and show his kids our great country. His hobbies include playing cards and shooting pool.

Michael was able to gain lifetime friends through his childhood and military service which includes Colie Hars, John Codd, Ron Betts, and Gary Winterbaver.

He is survived by his loving wife Patrica Keller Dorch; children Michele Clark, Michael Dorch, Patrick Dorch and Robert Dorch; brother Tommy Dorch.  Also surviving are seven grandchildren Shawn, Amber, Jennifer, Paula, John, Natalie, and Zachary; ten great grandchildren Hunter, Annabelle, Jaylon, Rylen, Rollin, Levi, Amelia, Colton, Wesley, and Adeline.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the donor's choice.

George Brothers Funeral Service is assisting the family of Mr. Dorch.