Michael J. Ellison, age 69, of Chelsea, MI, passed away at his home on May 7, 2020. He was born on January 16, 1951 in Ann Arbor, MI the son of Herbert C. and Jane (Spiess) Ellison. On May 1, 1971, he married Polly Lou (Houck), and she survives.

Also surviving are four children: Aimee (Ken) Lilley of Virginia, Jenny (Derik) Bollinger of Chelsea, Brian (Alisha) Ellison of Chelsea, and Jimmy (Megan) Ellison of Grass Lake; nine grandchildren: Andrew, Jacob, Marissa, Brendon, Cora, Vincent, Hudson, Delaney, and Ainsley; his mother, Jane Ellison, of Chelsea, one brother, Keith Ellison, of Chelsea, and nephew, Jaime (Ambi) Dudash, and their children, Luke and Lauren, all of Dexter, as well as many extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, and one sister, Patricia Baum.

Michael was a devoted husband who loved his wife more than anything. He often would refer to her as “Love.” He was a proud father who loved his children and all of their spouses. He was a dedicated farmer and was passionate about working his land. He grew beautiful gardens and loved the country life. A carpenter and builder by trade, he could build anything you could dream up. He thrived while teaching his carpentry and life skills, first to his children and then to his grandchildren. He would jump at the opportunity to teach all who were in his life, and his children and grandchildren are who they are today because of his love.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith in Action. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home.