Obituary of Michael Call

Michael Dean Call January 20, 1960 -November 27, 2014 Michael Dean Call was born in Monroe, Michigan on January 20, 1960. He was the one of six children born from the union of the late Merl Call and Matilda (Russeau) Call. Michael supported his family as a Land Surveyor/Road Inspector for a small survey company out of Trenton. He was a road city inspector for the cities of Melvindale and Grosse Ile. Michael married the love of his life of thirty-eight years, the former Jennette Depew on June 2, 2005 in Gatlinburg, Tennesee. Together the couple shared in raising two children. Michael valued his family. He enjoyed cooking his favorite dishes for holiday dinners and he had quite a soft spot for his grandchildren. Michael was a jokester and known for his sense of humor and great personality. He was very social and loved to converse with his friends whenever he could. His favorite past times with them were to shoot pool, go to the gun range, play euchre and poker. As an avid sports fan, Michael enjoyed watching his favorite teams, the Lions and Tigers. He appreciated the outdoors riding his Harley and in Michael's quiet time, he enjoyed playing games on his computer and listening to rock n' roll. Michael, age 54 of Monroe, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. In addition to his parents, Michael's passing was preceded by a brother-in-law: Gene Beaton. To cherish his memory, Michael leaves his loving wife, Jennette Call; two children: Mickeal (Eleanor) Depew of Newport and Misty (Ted Pridemore) Call of LaSalle; two sisters: Patricia McMurray of Dundee and Susan Beaton of St. Petersburg, Florida; three brothers: Jim (Linda) Call, Bill (Imelda) Call and Robert Call all of Monroe; four grandchildren: Tyler Brown, Noah Depew, Nathan Depew and Kaylee Pridemore; and many nieces and nephews. Friends may gather from 2:00pm until 8:00pm on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (734)384-5185. A Celebration of his Life will take place at 11:00am on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 also at Merkle's with Pastor Roy Southerland from Monroe Missionary Baptist Church officiating. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort or share a photo at www.merklefs.com and then selecting the Online Tributes Page.