Michael attended schools in Arkansas and Chowchilla and graduated from Chowchilla High School and C.V.O.C. Cooking School.
Michael was preceded in death by his father, A.T. Howard, and step-father, Dan Fenske.
Michael is survived by his mother, Evelyn Fenske of Chowchilla; sisters, Debbie Bosworth of Waterford, CA., and LaNell Howard of Chowchilla, and Karen Fenske of Chowchilla; brother, Daniel Fenske of Kingsburg; 5 nieces, 3 nephews, and 3 great nieces.
A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at the Plainsburg Cemetery, 8943 Gillette Ave Merced, CA 95341, at 10:30am.
Arrangements are under the direction of Tinkler Funeral Chapel 475 N Broadway Fresno, CA 93701, 559-233-2101.