Michael Ray Pongrat

Michael Ray “Tattoo Mike” Pongrat, 43, of Dover died Friday, August 11, 2006 at Union Hospital.

He was employed at Lincoln Manufacturing in Strasburg.

Born March 6, 1963 in Dover he was a son of the late Harry and Lucy Arter Pongrat.

Mike was a member of the Barberton Rescue Mission. He was a very talented artist and had worked at the Crazy Horse Tattoo shop.

Mike is survived by three daughters, Amanda Pongrat of Los Angeles, California, Alicia Pongrat of Uhrichsville and Kayla Pongrat of Canton; sister, Mary Pongrat; two half brothers, Richie Mercer of Dover and Jeff Mercer of California; half sister, Ruth Mercer of Dover. He is also survived by his best friend, Amber Flowers of Dover.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 15, 2006 at 4:00 pm in the Toland-Herzig Funeral Homes and Crematory at Dover. Following the funeral ceremony, cremation will take place. Friends can call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2 to 4 pm. Those wishing to express their fondest memories of Mike may do so by visiting the on line obituaries link on the funeral homes website.

Toland-Herzig
330-343-6132
www.tolandherzig.com