Willard Edward Michael, Jr.

Pastor "Mike" was my Pastor of Pastors. His teachings stayed with you all week+, his pastoral heart huge. I once caught this Baptist dancing in the hallway and he was full of joy....he had just led another seeker to Christ! My sweetest personal memory was when we went fishing for trout in Grayling. We rested on a log that crossed the river, and he gave me a little mini sermon about the unknowables this side of heaven. He promised me it would all be revealed when we got there......now he has all the answers!! Mike was also infamous for singing Operatic arias as he cruised the church....I would like to hear that again. One time we double dated at the Jackson Dairy and got their "Dare to be great" portion of ice cream that was about the size of a wheel barrow. We attacked it with a vengeance......but almost lost it when we hit a very bad rail road crossing going home. Mike and Betty are forever friends that we have been privileged to share life with. Hugs, love and prayers for Betty and family. Ken and Jeanette Achterberg

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