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Michael Dempsey Obituary
Michael D. Dempsey, 64, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021, at 6:20 a.m. in Life Care Center of Michigan City.
The Acme Lodge 83 F&AM will conduct services at 11 a.m. Friday, July 16, 2021, at Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, Indiana. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Friday at the Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel.
He was born Feb. 9, 1957, in Columbia City, Indiana, to the late Robert and Norma Jeanne (Bowlby) Dempsey.
Surviving are his sister, Bonnie (Steve) Hart, of Mishawaka, Indiana; two nephews, Robert (Heather) Hart of Lafayette, Indiana, and Ryan (Brittany) Hart, of Edwardsburg, Michigan; great-niece, Hayleigh Hart, of Edwardsburg, Michigan; four great-nephews, Dylan Hart of Edwardsburg, Michigan, Lucas Hart of Edwardsburg, Michigan, Cody Williams of Indianapolis, Indiana, and August Argy of Lafayette, Indiana; cousins, Cindy Dietz and Steve (Suzanne) Deubner, both of Columbia City, Indiana; and numerous other cousins; and his aunt, Judy Dempsey of Colorado.
Mike was a 1975 graduate of Elston High School and attended Purdue University, majoring in computer technology. He was a lifelong resident of Michigan City and was as avid sports fan, especially the Chicago Cubs and Purdue Boilermakers.
A film and TV buff, he regularly tuned into episodes of The Andy Griffith Show, The Sopranos and Svengoolie. In addition, Mike loved spending time mastering the latest cooking gadgets, tinkering with audio/visual electronics, and walking his beloved golden retriever, Atticus, along the sandy shoreline of Lake Michigan.
After graduation, Mike worked as a bartender at Mickey's Bar and Bottom's Up, before partnering with the late John Milzarek to open Demps' Lounge, serving juicy cheeseburgers and spirits from 1989-1994. In the late '90s, Mike also served as a Beverage Manager for Blue Chip Casino.
A tireless volunteer and civic-minded community leader, Mike was a Master Mason, former Exchange Club member (Exchangite of the Year), Moose Family Center member and campaigned for the office of the City Clerk in 2006. He served on the Zoological Society, raised money for Toys for Tots, and provided IT support for the Michigan City government website.
Since 2012, he served as the Director of Operations for Access La Porte County Television, providing unparalleled access and coverage to Michigan City politics and live events. Every weekend, Mike's voice joined that of John Records Landecker as co-host of the online radio show Tropical Oldies.
Contributions may be made to The ALS Association, 1275 K St., NW, Suite 250, Washington, D.C., 20005, als.org/donate, or to the Michiana Humane Society, 722 Indiana Hwy 212, Michigan City, IN.
To sign a guest book and leave condolences online visit our website at www.otthaverstock.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Lisa Nelson Hoekstra
July 15, 2021
RIP my dear friend, I was blessed to have you in my life for 5 years back at your Holiday Star Resort days..wonderful man a former girlfriend Lisa Nelson
Jose Van Smith
July 13, 2021
Michael was a Very Warm and Compassionate People Person.
Always Available to offer Guidance, and Supportive Advice.
Our Prayers and Heartfelt Condolences, are Extended to The Family.
A Brilliant Director of Operations @ ALCO TELEVISION STUDIO, Michigan City, IN.
We at "ICIT NOW TV" VIDEOS CHANNEL on GOOGLE and RIGHT NOW TV LA PORT COUNTY, Mondays @ 4PM and Thursdays @ 6PM CHANNEL 99, Will Always Cherish, The Memories, of His Generosity and Friendship.
RESPECTFULLY Brother Jose Van Smith
Host, Producer, Advocate and Community Developer. INDIANA CORPORATE INDUSTRIES TECHNOLOGY INC. 501c3
P.O.Box 542 Michigan City, IN 46361
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