Michael Gehart Deutsch, 69, of Dayona Beach Shores, Florida, passed away on May 11, 2016 after his long struggle with cancer.

He was born March 18, 1947 to Alexander and Regina Deutsch in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He proudly served his country through enlistment in the United States Air Force in 1965, serving in combat during the Vietnam War, with honorable discharge in 1969.

He married his first wife, Pollyann Frankovich on November 2, 1968, eventually settling in Orlando, Florida with their 4 children. They remained happily married until her unexpected death in 2005. He later moved to Daytona Beach where he met and married Camilla Coalson on November 28, 2009, who remained at his side until his death.

He is survived by his wife Camilla Anne, 4 children, Michael Deutsch of Winter Garden, Christopher Deutsch of Orlando, Heidi Fisher of Tampa, and Derek Deutsch of Ormond Beach; 2 stepsons, Joseph Hyden of Port Orange and Wil Hyden of Hilton Head Island; 6 grandchildren, Connor, Savannah, Alyssa, Christina, Sophie, and Adalynn; 1 brother Alexander Deutsch of Philadelphia; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Michael loved collecting Oldies rock'n'roll music and memorabilia as well as spending time with his family and friends, spending his final years in Daytona Beach Shores.

A special thank you to Halifax Health Hospice of Volusia/Flagler for their loving care and support. Also thank you to Lohman Funeral Home Port Orange for all of the arrangements.

Funeral services for Michael will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Church 1014 N. Halifax Ave., Daytona Beach Florida at 11 AM on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. Michael will be cremated, with his ashes spread in the Gulf of Mexico near Treasure Island, Florida.

Additional memories and condolences may be shared with the family at this online guestbook.