Dennis (Mike) Michael Thompson

Mike Thompson, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Spectrum Health Hospital in Grand Rapids.

Mike was born November 4, 1945 in Kennan, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bette, in January 2010, his parents (1964 and 2011), his brothers (Johannes – 1934, Ron – 2003, Art – 2011), along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents.

Mike graduated from Hastings High School in 1963. He worked at Hastings Manufacturing Company from March 1965 until his retirement in March 2002. Mike was drafted in December 1965, serving as a cook. He obtained the rank SP/5-E-5. While in Germany, he took leave with two buddies and went to Spain. While there, they went to bullfights, among other things.

Mike married Bette Jean O'Connor in February 1991. Between the two of them, they had four children: Michelle (Mark) Schwennesen (and their children, Amber (Trevor), Nick, and Holly), Michael (Angilynn) Thompson (and their children Alex, Joe, Koda, Keegan, Kyler, and Katelyn), Jarred Thompson (and his children, Justin and Tia), and Chadd Ulrich (and his children Anthony, Dalton, Jaxson and Brandon).

Mike is survived by his children and grandchildren, brothers Andy and Randy, and sister Vickie.

Immediate family will gather to honor Mike. In lieu of cards or flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, donate3.cancer.org, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.