Mr. Michael E. Bishop Sr., 69, of LaPorte, died Wednesday Dec. 28, 2016, at his home.
He was born Jan. 18, 1947, in Charleston, West Virginia, to Macil and Earthalee (Evans) Bishop.
Michael retired from Teledyne Casting Service after 20 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, having served during the Vietnam War. He was a member of VFW Post 82 of LaPorte and of Full Gospel Tabernacle Church. Michael enjoyed hunting, road trips and going on vacation. He also enjoyed bluegrass music.
On Feb. 2, 1974, in LaPorte, he married Mary Ann (Pietrowski) Bishop, who survives.
He is also survived by his daughter, Tracy (Jeff Dutcher) Bishop; son, Steven Bishop; three grandchildren, Paige Martin, Gage West and Michael Elijah Bishop; sister, Mary (Jerry) Robertson; and two brothers, Harvey A. Bishop and Stephen Bishop.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents and two sons, John Bishop and Michael Bishop Jr.
The family will receive friends at Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LaPorte, on Saturday, Dec. 31, from 8 to 10 a.m. A life celebration will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Dennis Pickens officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Mill Creek, IN.
Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com.