Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Goodmiller, Michael "Mike" June 8, 2022
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Ionia Sentinel Standard - Friday June 17, 2022

                         Michael "Mike" Goodmiller

IONIA-Michael "Mike" Goodmiller age 64 of Ionia,Michigan passed away on June 8, 
2022 He is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Ellen Goodmiller, 
brother-in-law Charles Listerman and several aunts and uncles. Michael is 
survived by his sisters Terri Listerman, and Ellen (Ronald) Bowling. He is also 
survived by his nieces Amanda (Wayne) Willaman, Erin (Jeff) Melnick, and his 
nephew Logan (Sarah) Bowling along with great nieces and nephew Macy, Natalie 
Willaman and Jaxon, Elise Melnick.

Mike graduated from Ionia High School in 1976 and took other vocational training 
over the course of his life. He later worked in the family business specializing 
in sales/retail, parts and service at Giants Enterprises in Ionia Michigan. 
Prior to retiring Mike finished his career at Grand Pointe Marina in Lansing, 
Michigan.

Mile enjoyed traveling and took many trips over the years.He enjoyed 
snowmobiling with family and friends in Michigan and Canada and he enjoyed 
traveling to many family reunions with relatives from Oklahoma to Massachusetts 
that included visiting historical family homes, seeing the witches of Salem, 
visiting the beautiful coastline and beaches, shopping in antique shops and flea 
markets, eating fresh seafood, watching harry Potter movies in the hotel, flying 
first class, and being driven around by his sisters.

Over the years Mike enjoyed a variety of hobbies and interests.He liked 
collecting Gulf Oil memorabilia, attending Classic Car shows and events, and 
driving, tinkering with and showing his 1959 Thunderbird. Mike was also active 
in his community helping with the Boy Scouts and participating with Jaycees 
activities and projects. After Mike retired, he enjoyed spending time in is 
yard, mowing and doing yard projects as well as building model trucks and cars, 
taking drives, and going to the movies.

Mike was a family man and a true friend to othersHe loved to spend time with 
extended family at family reunions. He enjoyed many holiday celebration with 
family especially with his great nieces and nephew. Mike also truly looked 
forward to visits and phone conversations with his special friends Coleen, 
Marilyn and Paul. Mike will be forever remembered and sadly missed by his family 
and friends.

A gathering to celebrate Mike's life will take place on Sunday June 27, 2022 
from 12 pm-3 pm at Just Like Home, located at 330 Fourth St. Ionia,MI. 48846. A 
private burial with family is planned following the celebration.

In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to your favorite charity in memory of 
Mike Goodmiller.

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