Mike was born November 6, 1933, the son of Joseph and Mary Rakovits. He served his country proudly in the US Marines. Mike married Vila Russell in 1974 and they enjoyed 48 years of marriage together. Mike was a member of the Muskegon Optomist Club in the late 1960s, and was a part of the Tuesday Senior League and XYZers at Northway Lanes. He also enjoyed golf and snooker. He was a loving, funny, quick witted man. He will be deeply missed.
Mike is survived by: his wife, Vila; children, Scott (April) Kunst, Janette (Dave) Rakovits, Robin (Ron) Kissner, Kevin (Ann) Kunst; grandchildren, Adam Kaempfer, and Nicholas Kunst; great-grandchildren, Zach (Heather), Angie (Patrick), great-great-grandchildren, Tommi, Tatum, Zeplyn, and Daisy; A special thanks to Anita and Scott, Jen, Dan, Robbie, Penny and Randy; and his golfing buddies, Rick and Bev.
Mike was preceded in death by: his son, Joe Rakovits; daughter, Raye Lynn Glatt; granddaughter, Elizabeth Vanwinkle; and his parents.
A memorial service will take place at 11:00 AM on Monday, December 5, 2022 at Ever Rest Funeral Home and Cremation Chapel 1783 E Keating Avenue Muskegon. Visitation will take place 1 hour prior to the start of the service.
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