Michael V. Hafner, age 55, of Chelsea, MI, unexpectedly passed away on December 20, 2022.
Mike was born on November 17, 1967 in Ann Arbor, MI to Vincent and Wiletta (Lantis) Hafner. He graduated from Chelsea High School, Class of 1985. He attended Northwestern Business College. After college, Mike worked as a mechanic at Palmer Ford. He then worked for Chrysler Proving Grounds in the Vehicle Emissions Department for over 20 years.
He was a SAL member of the American Legion Herbert J. McKune Post #31. He loved to know how things worked and enjoyed learning how to fix them. He also loved spending time outdoors camping, hunting, fishing, and having bonfires. He was a life long resident of Chelsea and loved being around people sharing stories. He was an avid collector of everything. He loved spending time with his children and sharing his knowledge of life with them.
Mike is survived by two children, Michael Jr. (Kaitlyn) Hafner of Jackson, and Ashley Damm of Dexter; his grandchildren Eli, Rose, and Mason; the mother of his children, Laura Damm of Brooklyn; and seven siblings: John (Malinda) Hafner of Huntsville, Alabama, Denise Hafner of Chesterfield, Kathryn (John) Taylor of Chelsea, Jeryl (Joseph) Torrice of Grass Lake, Thomas Hafner of Waterloo, Marilyn Hafner (Richard Patton) of Knoxville, Tennessee, Michelle (Mike) Taylor of Jackson; and 11 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a nephew, Eric Hafner, and a niece, Sarah Taylor.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2022, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, December 30, 2022, 11:00 a.m., at Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home in Chelsea. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Chelsea.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Herbert J. McKune Post #31.
Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home.
