Michael John Blauer

Michael John Blauer passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on December 16, 2015 at his home in Highlands, NC.  Mike was born in Jacksonville, Florida on March 8, 1952 to the late John and Laura Blauer.  He graduated from Wolfson High School in 1970.  Mike spent a quarter of a century as a bookstore owner in Jacksonville and became an expert in old, rare, and out of print books.  About 15 years ago he moved to Highlands, NC and lived there happily until his death.  He had many friends in both Jacksonville and North Carolina.  Mike worked as a caretaker for many people in the Highlands area.  He was extremely honest, dependable, and trustworthy, and he was highly skilled ‑ he could fix anything.  Mike is survived by three siblings and their spouses: Connie and Richard Holzinger, Kay and Sergio Lopez, Robert Blauer and Cindy Adkinson.  He was the uncle or great‑uncle of ten.  Arrangements were made by Bryant Grant Funeral Home in Franklin, N.C.  The family will conduct a grave side service in early 2016, in Melrose, Florida. Online condolences are available at bryantgrantfuneralhome.com.