Michael David Golder

November 9, 1943 - August 28, 2020

Michael Golder, 76, passed away at the University of Miami hospital on August 28, 2000 after a long, courageous battle with leukemia. He was a chemical engineer by profession specializing in plastics. He worked for the GAF Corporation and later for Hoechst Celanese where he was a director of research and development and received numerous patents and awards. After moving to West Palm Beach full time, he became very active in community life. He loved playing tennis and golf with friends and excelled in both. He was also on many community committees where he was valued for his expertise and common sense. He leaves behind his wife of 50 years, Dianne, a stepson, Paul and wife Debbie, two grandchildren, Brenna and Austin, a brother Steve (Kathy) and two sisters, Diane and Janet, as well as many nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him. Donations can be made to the Sylvester Cancer Center which took such good care of him until his passing. Website: development.miami.edu and scroll down in designations to Sylvester. A memorial will be planned at a later date.