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Michael Lee Smart

1946 - 2022

Michael Lee Smart obituary, 1946-2022, Big Rapids, MI

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1946

DIED

2022

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Mohnke Janowicz Funeral Home

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Big Rapids, Michigan

Michael Smart Obituary

Michael Lee Smart
Big Rapids, Michigan
September 14, 1946 - May 28, 2022


Big Rapids – Michael Lee Smart, 75, of Big Rapids, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022, at his residence.
He was born September 14, 1946, in Fremont, the son of Stanley and Lena (Plotts) Smart, and graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1966. For 28 years, Mike worked at Wolverine World Wide in Big Rapids until retiring. He then began his second career at Mancino's Pizza, working there nearly 20 years until retiring as general manager.
Mike enjoyed nature, especially bird watching. He loved family and friends, and at his cookouts he was famous for making too much food, because "everyone is family!"
Mike is survived by his children, Lesley (Josh) Hatchew of Rodney, Dana (Shawn) DePree of Big Rapids, and Mike (Maggie) Smart of Big Rapids; 9 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; his former wife Laura (Herman) Kruger; 6 siblings; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandson Zachary Michael Sutton.
Per Mike's wishes, a party will be held on July 3 at Hillview Lake near Rodney. His remains will be laid to rest in the Highland View Cemetery. Care and arrangements are entrusted to the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Share a memory or express condolences at mohnkefuneralhome.com.

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Published by Big Rapids News on Jun. 1, 2022.

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Elijah

June 4, 2022

My sympathy for your loss. It will be wonderful when death is no more. (1 Corinthians 15:26)

Ryan Doorn

June 2, 2022

Oh Mike, the memories and great times we had at Davis Bridge Mancinos in Stanwood. A stickler who was easy to make smile, you´ll be missed. Much love to you and your family.

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