Michael Edward Dominic

Michael Edward Dominic, born in Flint, Michigan on December 1, 1943, went to his Home in Heaven on March 2, 2021. He lost his 4-year battle with cancer but not without a fight.  His doctor told him he was to only survive a short period of time but beating the odds, he survived over 3 years longer. Mike used this extra time given to reconnect with his family and friends.  He had a special gift of making people laugh with all his stories he would tell of his life’s adventures.  Mike is preceded in going Home by his parents Robert and Waunetta (McClellan) Dominic, and sister Christina Dominic.  

Mike grew up in Petoskey, Michigan, graduating from Petoskey High School. After high school he went to North Central Michigan College for 2 years.  He then moved his family up to Marquette Michigan to finish his degree at Northern Michigan University studying Biology/Chemistry. Mike soon moved to Grand Rapids to begin working at Amway as a cosmetic chemist.  He loved working there and enjoyed formulating new products.  It gave him great pride having his family and friends test out all his new ideas. Years later he moved a couple more times. First to Chicago, Illinois to work at Helen Curtis where he formulated the well know deodorant “Degree”.  Then he lived in Tennessee working for Maybelline.  After that he moved to Utah where he really enjoyed the mountains by going hiking, searching for rocks, and exploring.

Mike had many other passions and hobbies.  He loved golfing, fishing, watching sprint car racing, making model airplanes, and exploring new places. Mike did have his struggles throughout life with addiction, but he was very open about it.  He participated in, supported others, and was a big advocate for the recovery community.  When Mike moved back to Michigan he enjoyed and helped many people at the American House where he stayed all the way through to hospice.  He made many friends there including the staff. His entire perspective on life changed and it gave him purpose and peace.

Mike is survived by his daughter Michelle (Dominic) Dobbs with husband Daniel & children Zachary, Tyler, Jared, Ty, son Troy Dominic with wife Sarah Dominic & son Ty, daughter Amber Didion and children Brekin, Brielle & Sienna, and son Alex Dominic. He is also survived by his brothers Robert Dominic with wife Molly, David Dominic with wife Kitty, Dennis Dominic with wife Bonnie, and Brian Dominic with wife Melissa.  Also surviving are several nieces and nephews, and a very dear friend Brenda Ramirez.

Both visitation and funeral will be held at: Stone Funeral Home 2098 E. Mitchell Road Petoskey, MI 49770.  Everyone is welcome to the visitation at 1:00pm Friday March 5th one hour prior to the funeral.  Funeral will follow at 2:00pm with limited family participants due to the Covid restrictions.

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