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1955
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2018
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Michael Covington Obituary
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 13, 2018, at Van Steenhuyse-Russell Funeral Home, Vinton. Private family committal services will be held.
Mike was born Sept. 26, 1955, in Mountain View, California, the son of Norman Eugene and Reita Sandhagen Covington. He attended school in Orange County, California.
On May 22, 1987, Mike was united in marriage with Pamela Gayle Neuendorf in Vinton, Iowa.
Mike worked as a truck driver and as the service manager for several area dealerships before starting his own business. Mike's Service opened in Vinton in 2009 and was sold upon Mike's retirement in July of 2017.
Mike loved the outdoors and could be found riding his Harley, golfing, pheasant hunting, boating and camping. Indoors, he was watching 49ers football.
Mike is survived by his wife of 30 years, Pam, of Vinton; son Rod (Tammy) Hepker of Vinton; step-daughter Rhonda (Rick Mahoney) Hepker of Griswold; brother David Covington of Hawaii; sister Kris Whisenhunt of Cedar Rapids; and five grandchildren: Aspen, Jesse, Aurora, Zach and Jimmy.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Tom Covington.
A memorial fund has been established.
Van Steenhuyse-Russell Funeral Home is caring for Mike and his family. Condolences may be left at vsrfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jim/ Michelle Vissia
April 23, 2018
Pam,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Mike was a wonderful man. When he came back to South Dakota it was something my family always looked forward too. Mike touched many hearts and did not even know it. My Seth son was not the easiest child to raise but Mike's sense of humor always brought a smile and fun into the day. Mike also told Seth, "I was just like you, learn now because its only going to get harder." Seth would just eat it all up. He made bets with the kids, had time for the kids and had a very kind heart.
I can also remember when Mike took a baby kitty home for you from our farm. He kept telling us it was for his wife but that Kitty curled up on Mikes lap and they were like two peas in a pod. Every year when he came back he would tell us how that cat had more privileges at home than he did. Mike always spoke very highly of you Pam and you could see how much he loved you. Thank you for sharing a small piece of his life with us we will be so ever blessed. We were not aware that Mike was ill or had passed until hearing it from someone on the street.
Again we are so sorry for your loss and hope that your family finds some comfort in this hard time.
Sincerely,
Jim and Michelle Vissia
robert patava
April 13, 2018
Hey Mike so sorry to hear the news luv ya man now your riding the Harley with wings now RIP my friend
Gerald Covington
April 11, 2018
Mike was a great guy. Sorry to here of his passing. Pam, I wish you and your family the very best. Gerald Covington.
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