Obituaries

February 15, 1956 to November 13, 2021

WINAMAC – Michael “Mike” Steven Kiest, 65, of Winamac, (formerly of Porter County) passed away at 9:11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 13, at Northwest Health Porter Hospital in Valparaiso.

He was born Feb. 15, 1956 in Hammond to the late Cecil Marion and Dorothy Marie Black Kiest. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps for four years. On July 3, 1981, he married Suzanne Marie Brassard in Charleston, SC. She survives.

Michael Kiest

He is also survived by:
Stefanie Marie Kiest, Chesterton, Daughter
Madeline Suzanne (Thomas) Kingery, Chesterton, Daughter
Isabella Nowka, Granddaughter
Adrianna Nowka, Granddaughter
Olivia Nowka, Granddaughter
Lynn Kingery, Granddaughter
John (Mary Ellen) Kiest, Brother
Beverly Rodda, Sister
Dennis (Patricia) Kiest, Brother
Terence (Cynthia) Kiest, Brother
Kimberly (Joel) Mora, Sister
Many Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins

Preceded in death by:
Jerry Rodda, Brother-in-law

Mr. Kiest was the proud owner of Northern Indiana Mechanical which is a family business that included his father Cecil and brother Terry. He was the assistant fire chief of Porter Fire Department for many years. He enjoyed fishing, especially on the Tippecanoe River. He was a loving father, fierce defender and devoted supporter of his daughters. He cherished his granddaughters who brought him great joy and happiness. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

The family will host a celebration of life at a later date at his home on the Tippecanoe River.

Although Mike was known to send flowers to funerals, he recently changed his mind, explaining “People should take that money and do something fun and memorable with their own loved ones – and in the end, if the raise a glass to me, that would make me happier.”

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.