Michael D. House

Laingsburg, Michigan

While his ability to remember was diminished by dementia, Mike, or Mikie as his friends called him, will never be forgotten.  His humor and enthusiasm will be remembered by his family and his many friends.  Mike was born September 14, 1937, in Lansing, to Harold and Bernice House.  He graduated from Sexton High School and served in the U.S. Navy.  Mike was an entrepreneur; he had owned several businesses, including Valley Farms Supply, The Hot House, Mikie’s Toys, and Hot Springs Spa of Lansing (formerly The Hot Tub Shop), the latter three were businesses he started.  He was a founding member and past president of Capital City Old Car Club, a member of VMCCA, the Masonic Temple of Dimondale, and Bath American Legion Post #412.  Mike loved old cars, golf, hunting, travel, being in the U.P., and anything involving his family and friends.

Surviving are:  his wife, Johannah; 2 daughters, Kathiann House, LeAnn (Paul) Cottrell; 2 grandchildren, Jack Nelson Cottrell and Johannah Cottrell; sister, Susan Crandell; and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by:  his infant son, Charles David House; his parents; and brothers, Dr. Clifford House and Harold “Pete” House.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, June 20, 2016, at University Lutheran Church, 1020 S. Harrison Rd., East Lansing, with Pastor Fred Fritz officiating.  Visitation with his family will be at the church from 2:00 until service time on Monday, June 20th.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be  made to Great Lakes Caring Hospice, University Lutheran Church, or the Alzheimer’s Association in memory of Michael House.

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Bob & Barb Stornant
May 5, 2016 at 9:41 am

So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing.

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Jami Aleman Anderson
May 5, 2016 at 1:31 pm

Your family is in my prayers.

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Diane Dyer Millis
May 6, 2016 at 1:37 pm

Johannah, I wish to extend my condolences on Mike’s passing. I have thought of you both so many times when I drove past your house. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

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Anonymous
May 7, 2016 at 10:19 am

Johanna and Family, our sincere condolences in this time of sorrow.

EHS Class of 1959

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Mark Kleitch
May 8, 2016 at 7:34 am

Sorry for your loss. Mike was a very positive influence in my life. I will keep your family in my prayers.

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John/Pat Greenslit
May 8, 2016 at 8:25 am

Jo and Family,
We certainly will miss his sense of humor, his ability to smile while sending
good natured “zingers” and a wonderful laugh that made each greeting
warm and fuzzy. The tailgate and concourse strolling was always a fun
chance “bumping into” delight, as our mutual friends often recall. Those
memories and common pals will always be cherished.
John and Pat Greenslit
Lansing

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