AGE: 65
ROE, David Michael "Mike"
Paw Paw
Mike passed away Wednesday morning, February 5th, 2014 at Bronson LakeView Hospital, Paw Paw. He was born August 21, 1948 in Osaka, Japan the son of William Charles and Mary Jo (Carithers) Roe II. He was a graduate of Purdue University with a Bachelor's Degree in Forestry. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and served in the U.S. Air Force as an air traffic controller. He was employed by American Millwork, in Elkhart, IN, owned and operated Moulding, Millwork & More in Kalamazoo until his retirement. Mike enjoyed woodworking, being in the mountains and on the lake, all outdoor activities and most of all his grandchildren. On July 13, 1985 in Elkhart, IN, David was united in marriage to Kristina "Tina" L. Reese who survives. Also surviving are 5 children, Cara (Doug) Rasmussen of Holland, MI, Ginna Roe of Olathe, KS, Rob (Melissa) Yesberger of Mattawan, Chris Roe of Bangor and Amanda Roe of Vicksburg; 3 grandsons, Aiden, Ryan and Cameron; mother, Mary Jo Luke of Goshen, IN; sister, Marcy (Richard) Cochran of Elkhart, IN, step-sisters, Jane Strycker of South Bend, IN, Joyce Godby of KY, Jane Luke of Goshen, IN; step-brother, John Luke of AZ; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, William Charles Roe II; step-father, C. Russell Luke; brother, William Charles Roe, III; sister, JoAn Fisher. Family will receive friends, Monday (2/10), 12 noon to 2p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. with military honors to follow. Cremation will follow the service. Memorial contributions may be made to West Michigan Cancer Center, Kalamazoo.