Michael Dale "Mike" Clink

Michael Dale "Mike" Clink obituary, Sandusky, MI

Michael Dale "Mike" Clink

Michael Clink Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Marsh Funeral Chapel - Marlette on Mar. 13, 2025.

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Michael Dale Clink, 69, of Marlette, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at United Hospice Aspire of Marlette.
Mike was born on March 19, 1955 to John Clink and Catherine (Maher) Clink, in Yale, Michigan. He graduated from Peck High School. Mike married Cynthia Miller-French on December 31, 1994. He spent his career driving truck for Woody Acres in Bad Axe, Michigan. Mike thoroughly enjoyed driving truck and taking rides on his tractors. When Mike wasn't on the road, he could be found in his garden, where he grew enough produce to feed a small army. He made sure no one left his house without a bag full of vegetables. Mike was a very kind and generous man who enjoyed helping the ones he loved. He couldn't sit still for very long, so Mike kept himself busy all the time through different activities such as raising his horses or tinkering in his barn.
Mike was survived by his wife, Cynthia; children, Wayne (Lisa Detowski) French, Michelle French, Kristi (Wes) Kitzman; grandchildren, Zak (Shannon), Alli (Ronnie), Ashley (Jordan), Dakota, Evan, McKenna, Rylee; great grandchildren, Walker, Wesson, Jaydah, Alyvia, Khazyra, Zion, Jeremiah, Ace, Jolee; siblings, Kate Clink, Pat Youds, Tim (Lynn) Clink, James Clink; brothers-in-law, Craig (Carolyn) Miller, Dale Miller; two aunts, Rose Gardener and Veronica (Bill) Long; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Mike was preceded in death by his step-son, Neil French; parents, John and Catherine (Maher) Clink; brothers-in-law, Lawrence Miller and Barry Youds; sister-in-law, Debbie Miller; and nephew, Brendan Youds.
The family will receive visitors from 2-6 PM on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette.
Friends may share an online condolence at www.marshfuneral.com.
Cremation has been entrusted to Marsh Funeral Chapel, 2675 Main St., Marlette, MI 48453. Phone 989-635-3658.

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