Michael E. Veihl's Obituary
Michael E. “Mike” Veihl, age 71, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025 at home after battling dementia for 6 years. He was born on August 14, 1954 in Muskegon to Virgil and Donna (Cartwright) Veihl and was a life resident of the area.
Mike dedicated 20 years of his career to Metal Technologies Inc. in Ravenna, retiring in April of 2017. Alongside that, he proudly owned and operated Rain World Underground Sprinkling for 35 years, serving countless loyal customers throughout the community. Mike had a true love for the outdoors and could often be found fishing, boating, horseshoeing, or camping—enjoying every moment spent outside.
On May 20, 1981 he married the former Denise Neibarger, and they celebrated 44 years of marriage this year.
SURVIVORS include his wife, Denise; three daughters, Latica Otacyo, Lacinda (Terry) Hamstra, and Lanette Veihl; six grandchildren; and two sisters, Diane (Ruben) Cisneros and Karen (Jim) Spoelma. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Donna Veihl.
A Memorial Service will be 4 PM, Thursday, September 4, 2025 at The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St. Norton Shores, MI 49444 (231-798-1100). Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the service, from 3-4 PM Thursday. Share memories of the family online at https://www.SytsemaFH.com.
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