In Memory

Michael W. Bach

Michael W. Bach died of natural causes on November 6, 2015 in Venice, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents; Alvin W. Bach and Esther M. Bach and sister-in-law Kathie Bach. He leaves behind a son, Troy (Becky) Bach of Portage and a daughter Michele (Kurt) Bishop of East Grand Rapids and six grandsons; Connor, Keegan and Kirby Bach and Evan, Jonah and Rowen Bishop. He also leaves behind a brother, Jim Bach and a niece, Nicki (Freeman) Phillips all from Kalkaska. Mike was born in Connersville, Indiana on April 16th 1942. He graduated from Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo and attended St. Petersburg Junior College. He was a successful industrial salesman for many years and was the owner of M.W. Bach Incorporated. He lived in the Kalamazoo area for most of his life and enjoyed boating, fishing, golf, reading non-fiction and telling a good joke. He also enjoyed spending time with friends and family and was very proud of his grandchildren. A celebration of life service will be held at Zaagman Memorial Chapel, 2800 Burton St., Grand Rapids, MI, 49546 on Friday, November 20 at 7:00 PM. A visitation period will precede the service from 6:30 to 7:00 PM and a reception will follow.