Mr. Howard Samuel Michels, Age 79 of Howard City died Monday, June 15, 2009 at home. He was born Howard Samuel Michels in Lansing, Michigan the son of Reba Rebecca (Blaker) and Howard Samuel Michels on December 22, 1929. He married Maxine Welch on October 7, 1989 in Fremont, Michigan. He was a Sailor in the United States Navy until 1969 and then a Security Gaurd at Sherwin Williams in California . He was a veteran having served in the Navy during the Korean and Vietnam Conflicts from January 18, 1948 to September 30, 1969 when he was discharged as a SFM2. He is survived by his wife Maxine (Welch) Michels; his children Dave & Yolanda Michels of Riverside, CA, Teddy Michels of Riverside, CA, Yvette Michels of Riverside, CA, Elaine Welch of Howard City, Vera Giffen of Howard City, Kay Felde of Lake City, Arlene Sowell of Newaygo, Alfred Jr. & Cathy Welch of Howard City, Kathy Welch of Grant, Linda Pattenaude & Doug Cook of Grand Rapids, Beth Welch of Howard City, Mark Welch of Howard City, Robert & Lera Welch of Kent City; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren; brothers Charles & Laurine Michels of Marne, Lloyd & Laura Michels of Ludington, Paul Michels of Holland, and sister Donna Curren of Ludington, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services  will be held at 1:00 PM from the McKinley Funeral Home, Newaygo Chapel on Friday, June 19, 2009 with Mr. Jonathan Greene officiating. Interment in North Ensley Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, June 18, 7-9 PM at the funeral home. McKinley Funeral Home, Newaygo 231 652 5613.  http:\\mckinleyfuneral.com