Passed away peacefully, following a brief illness at Grand River Hospital on Sunday May 17, 2015 at the age of 62.
Beloved spouse of Marian Smeding for 15 years. Lovingly remembered by his sister Donna Bester (Ken) and nephew John Deslauriers (Theresa). He will be missed by his great-niece Charli Deslauriers along with all of Marion’s family.
Mike was a longtime employee of B & W Heat Treating for over 30 years.
Mike’s family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday May 21, 2015 from 6-8 pm at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener. A memorial service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday May 22, 2015 at 10 am followed by interment at Woodland Cemetery. The funeral home is accessible from King St., coming north from Victoria St. Please call 519-745-9495 for directions.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the K-W Humane Society would be appreciated and may be arranged through the funeral home.
