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Michael David Obrecht, 71, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, surrounded by his family, who loved and cherished him more than anything. Michael was born in Brooklyn, New York, on April 3, 1955, and moved to Florida in 1971, where he went on to build a beautiful life centered around family, education, and community. He graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in both English Education and Psychology with a minor in Creative Dramatics. A highlight of his time at FSU was performing with the All-American Showtimers, a group of singers, dancers, and instrumentalists. In the summer of 1977, they performed at Callaway Gardens as part of a memorable internship that reflected his lifelong love of music and performance. Following college, Michael began his distinguished career in education, starting at Trinity Catholic School. After 4 years, he accepted a position at Maclay School, where he dedicated the next 45 years of his career. Michael wore many hats during his tenure at Maclay. Over the first 15 years, his roles included drama teacher for grades K-12, high school English teacher, senior class sponsor, and girls’ varsity and boys’ JV basketball coach. In 1995, he transitioned into an administrative position where he became the Director of Admissions. Whether teaching in a classroom or admitting students into Maclay, Michael’s focus was always on each student as an individual. Maclay was not only the place where Michael made a lasting impact on countless students and families, but also where he met the love of his life, Julie. They married in 1990 and shared more than 35 wonderful years together, raising their three children, Olivia, Dylan, and Harrison. Michael lived a rich and joyful life. An avid collector, he amassed thousands of records and had a deep love for music, books, and art. He enjoyed staying active at Premier Fitness Center and cherished traveling, especially to Seaside and New York City. Above all, he treasured time spent with his family, who were the center of his world. Michael is survived by his beloved wife, Julie Bradley Obrecht; his daughter, Olivia Obrecht Langford and her husband, Robert Langford; and his sons, Dylan Christopher Obrecht and Harrison Bradley Obrecht. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Obrecht; his mother, Dorothy Obrecht; his brother, Steven Obrecht; and his in-laws, Frank Bradley and Lillian Bradley. A service celebrating Michael’s life will be held on Friday, April 24 at 4:00 p.m. at Saint John’s Episcopal Church, followed by a reception at Maclay School. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Michael Obrecht Memorial Fund at Maclay School -www.maclay.org/MrO Michael will be remembered for his warmth, his passion for life, and his unwavering love for his family. His legacy lives on through his family and the many lives he touched. Susie Mozolic of Bevis Funeral Home is assisting the Obrecht family with their arrangements. (www.bevisfh.com or 850-385-2193)

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Michael David Obrecht

April 3, 1955 - April 7, 2026