Michael Slane, age 73, of Grass Lake, MI, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at his home after an extended illness. Mike was born on August 16, 1947 in Jackson, Michigan to Albert and Alberta (Ball) Slane. On November 29, 1969, he married Beverly Bohenna at First United Methodist Church in Chelsea.
Together they had two sons, Ken and Ryan, whom he loved deeply. Mike was devoted to family. He loved his sons immeasurably and was actively involved in their sports activities through the years, and supported them consistently in all aspects of their lives. His granddaughter held a very special place in his heart, and he adored her.
He and Bev were deeply devoted to each other, enjoying travelling, Mike’s classic car activities, and building two homes together.
Mike served in the US Navy from 1964-1966, and then transferred to the Reserves from 1966- 1970. He was a manufacturing millwright and retired from NSK Corp in 2005, where he was actively involved with UAW Local 38, serving as a representative and committeeman.
Mike is survived by his wife, Bev, and sons, Ken and Ryan, and granddaughter, Keira, all of Chelsea. Additional survivors include his brother, Chuck Slane of Munith, sisters, Rose (Sis) Goebel of Williamsville, MO, and Mary Gaken of Chelsea; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Betty and Alton Howard of Nashville, TN, and sisters-in-law, Margaret Ball and Sandy Ball Jenkins. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Karen Howard (Mark Groll), Betsy Ball (Tony Brown), Shawn (Bill) Mikkelson, Billy (Sarah) Ball, Robert (Juan) Gimmey, Michael (Kelly) Ball, and Michelle (Tom) Baisden, J.C.(Jessie) Goebel, Renee Luke, Matt (Nikki) Gaken, Lindsay Gaken, and Eileen Ball.
Mike was preceded in death by brothers, Robert and Richard Ball, brother-in-law, John Goebel, nephew, Robert Ball, Jr., and great-nephew, Matthew McCormick.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea with Rev. Kathy Schell officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 from 6-8 p.m., as well as the day of service from 10-11 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Huron Valley.
Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.
