Michael L. Malterer, 38, of Dennison, died June 22, 2010, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.Born Dec. 3, 1971, in Baltimore, Md., Michael was a son of Patricia Ann Malterer Green and Warren Eugene Malterer II. He was a resident of the local area for most of his life, having moved here in 1976. He worked for a number of area excavating businesses, including Staneart Equipment, and attended Uhrichsville First Presbyterian Church.Michael had many interests and especially enjoyed outdoor activities including hunting, canoeing, shooting, and riding his motorcycles. His greatest joy came from the numerous activities and special time shared with his children whom he dearly loved and of whom he was very proud.Surviving are his mother, Patricia A. Green of Dennison; father, Warren Eugene (Tammy) Malterer II of Florida; sons, Airman Seth M. Malterer of Eielson A.F.B., Alaska, Jordon Malterer of New Philadelphia, and Cruz Malterer of Dennison; daughter, Michaela Malterer Oswald of Dennison; paternal grandmother, Eleanor Malterer of Florida; siblings, Gail (Dave) Brown of Gnadenhutten, Bobbi Kohler (companion, Gary Jenkins) of Dennison, Patsianne (Steve) Carew of Meridian, Idaho, Craig Malterer (companion, Jen Morrison) of Port Washington, and Kylie Malterer of Dennison; numerous nieces and nephews; stepsiblings, Amanda (Dennis) Leggett of Carrollton, Troy (Kelly) Hawkins of Florida, and Janet Porter, Diane (Frank) Stinespring, and James W. (Joy) Green Jr., all of Massillon; a host of friends, including two dear lifelong friends, Richard Staneart of Uhrichsville and Al Boyce of Maryland; and many other extended family members.He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Warren Eugene “Gene” Malterer; maternal grandparents, Roll A. and Betty R. Harper; and stepfather, James W. Green.Graveside services were held June 26, 2010, in Bowerston Longview Cemetery, with Rev. Mark Unrue officiating. In keeping with Michael’s specific wishes, no viewing or calling hours will be held.Memorial contributions may be made to Michael’s family to help defray the cost of his final expenses.