Lee C. Michaelis

Lee C. Michaelis, 88, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Friday, November 13, 2026 in Pass Christian, MS. 

Mr. Michaelis was born in Collingswood, NJ in 1938. He spent 4 years in the US Marine Corps and obtained the rank of Corporal. In 1956, he met his wife and after six months, they married and began their 69 year marriage, raising their four children in New Jersey. They relocated to Florida in 1991 and moved to Mississippi in 2023. Mr. Michaelis was involved with the Zellwood Veteran’s Group. He enjoyed playing golf and traveling. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence; his parents, Mildred and Charles Michaelis; his son, Charles Lee Michaelis; and his daughters, Cheryl Lynn Gerfin and Cynthia Leigh Jenning. 

Mr. Michaelis is survived by his son, Christopher (Karlene) Michaelis; his grandchildren, Cassandra, Sean, Kirstie, Chelsea and Colin; and five great-grandchildren, Ava, Adalyn, Isidro, Alliyah and Sofia. 

A Graveside Service will be held at Biloxi National Cemetery on Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 12:30 pm.

 Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Lee Michaelis.