Michael Duane Dimmett, 65, of LaPorte, IN, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, at his home in LaPorte.
He was born March 29, 1954, in Evansville , IN, the son of Theodore Dimmett and MaryAnne (Kirk) Dimmett.
Mike enjoyed bicycling, hunting, gardening, woodworking and watching movies, and was a huge Chicago Cubs and Bears fan.
He is survived by his brother, Kevin Dimmett of LaPorte; two sisters, Jennifer (Bill) Johannes of LaPorte and Julie Edgecomb of Mishawaka, IN; three nephews, Phillip Bird of Mishawaka, Stephen Bird of Bloomington, IN, and Adam Wallis of Carmel, IN; niece, Courtney (Nick) Tylka of Wanatah, IN; and two great-nephews, Justin Tylka and Caiden Tylka.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Linda G. Dimmett-Parker; and brother, Stephen Dimmett.
The family will receive friends at Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LaPorte, on Tuesday, Aug. 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. and Wednesday, Aug. 21, from 10 to 11 a.m. A life celebration will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Robert Vale officiating. Interment will follow at Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 1225 Michigan Ave., LaPorte, IN 46350.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com.