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Michael Castor Obituary
Mike was a skilled engineer, graduating from Purdue University. Following his career in engineering, Mike and Susie owned and operated Air Fun Kites and the Pentwater Toy Box until their retirement in 2015. He loved to share his knowledge of kites with people of all ages, and offered classes at the local state parks in Pentwater and Ludington. Mike also enjoyed woodworking, and in his retirement made many well-crafted charcuterie boards.
Mike was also involved with the Pentwater Historical Society, and volunteered at many events at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Weare.
Mike is survived by: his children, Scott Castor and Lori (Jeff) Suttner; grandchildren, Nathan Combs and Michael Combs; and brother, Stephen (Esther) Castor.
Mike was also preceded in death by: his wife, Susie Castor; and his parents, Ersie 'Pat' and Helen Castor.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 19, 2025, at St. Joseph Weare Catholic Church, 2380 East Jackson Road, Hart, MI 49420, with Fr. Phillip Sliwinksi presiding. A luncheon will be held following Mass. Interment will be in Pentwater Township Cemetery.
Please join the family for dessert and a 'Kite Fly' at Charles Mears State Park, in Pentwater, Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 7:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
www.beaconfh.com
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Douglas Rexford
July 16, 2025
Mike was Grandfather to a truly outstanding family. His wife, Suzie was an amazing mom as is their daughter, Lori. Their Son, Scott and grandchildren, Nate and Pat are talented and good hearted men. Over the years Mike and Suzie sponsored weekly Kite Flying Beach parties for almost 18,000 families and friends. May their legacy of joy and generosity carry on for many, many generations to come. Love to them all.
Again On The Rexford Deck At Sunset!
Peter Rexford
July 15, 2025
Over 30 years ago, Mike became my first and best friend in Pentwater. After we bought our cottage on the "Big Lake," he and Susie were fixtures there multiple times a week. We were always SO thrilled to have them for barbecues, sunsets and cocktails -- even swimming -- (in whatever order seemed best at the time)! We were also delighted to have them visit and stay with us in St. Louis multiple times. We always tried to "do the town up right" when they visited. :)
Mike was the consummate participant with endless projects both at home, in the stores and our cottage...whether it be fixing porch screens or installing an electric outlet(s). His engineering knowledge proved invaluable no matter what. And, his dedication to Air Fun, the Pentwater Toy Box and -- most of all -- Susie, were ever present. They truly adored each other. (It was particular fun pulling pranks on them and watching them love the jokes and laugh!)
To that end, their weekly kite-building and flying get-togethers at Pentwater and Ludington beaches made thousands of kids and families beyond happy over the years. How many people can claim such a thing?!
I'll miss my Pentwater best friend but will think of him longingly every time I mess up a project or come close to electrocuting myself in some way. I know he would have done it flawlessly. Even now, I can imagine him chuckling and rolling his eyes. G'bye Mike. And, as I always told you on the phone, "Say a BIG 'hi' to Susie for me!" :(
Janice Goole
July 12, 2025
I went to school with Mike in Arlington Heights, Illinois. His father was my 5th grade teacher. It is amazing that we both met again in Pentwater, Michigan. We had many enjoyable evenings with Mike and Susan and always enjoyed Mike's stories. We no longer have our Pentwater cottage, but, thankfully, we were in Pentwater for the 4th of July. We visited Mike on the 3rd and had a very nice visit, laughing about many things. He will be missed.
Douglas Rexford
July 9, 2025
Mike was Grandfather to a truly outstanding family. His wife, Suzie was an amazing mom as is their daughter, Lori. Their Son, Scott and grandchildren, Nate and Pat are talented and good hearted men. Over the years Mike and Suzie sponsored weekly Kite Flying Beach parties for almost 18,000 families and friends. May their legacy of joy and generosity carry on for many, many generations to come. Love to them all.
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