Kyle Eugene Umlor

Kyle Eugene Umlor, 38, of Buckley, Michigan, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, at Corewell Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan. A visitation will take place at Stone Funeral Home in Petoskey, Michigan, on January 12, 2026, at 2:00 pm followed by a celebration of life service at 3:00 pm.

Born in Petoskey, Michigan, on February 23, 1987, Kyle graduated from Harbor Springs High School in 2005.  He found success in the machining field, first as a machinist and most recently as a field sales engineer for Walter Tools, where he was awarded the 2023 Sales Engineer of the Year for the East Michigan District. 

Kyle had a passion for everything in his life, from his family to his career to his hobbies. One of his favorite pastimes was rebuilding and riding his beloved Harley-Davidson, which he started in 2024 and enjoyed many adventures throughout 2025; one of his goals was to go to Sturgis.  Kyle also spent many hours tinkering in the garage with Charlie, working on dirt bikes, snowmobiles and anything with a motor.  Kyle was also an avid outdoorsman, enjoying kayaking, hiking, fishing, archery, shooting and riding dirtbikes, snowmobiles and ATVs with his family and friends.  Kyle also enjoyed travel and exploring, having gone on many adventures with Charlie and Renee and recently found a love for Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains. 

Kyle had recently found his passion for Christianity and read the Bible from cover to cover.  He was living his life by God’s word and was actively searching for a home church.

Kyle is survived by his wife, Renee (Gagnon), his son Charlie (14) and their dogs Jax, Gunner and Klaus; his mother Tammy (Sayan) and father Pete; his sisters Amy (Cavitch) and Magen (Kay); and his grandmother Jean (Sayan).

Kyle will be remembered for his passion for life, his love for his family and his unwavering work ethic and integrity - you will be hard pressed to find someone who worked harder than Kyle. He was determined to conquer any challenge put in front of him and invested time in self-improvement and growth to reach his full potential.  One of his visions was to “live my life as an example of what is possible”. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the GoFundMe account, In Memory of Kyle Umlor, at gofundme.com/f/kyleumlor. Funds will be used to support Renee and Charlie, including hospital bills and funeral expenses.  Any remaining funds will be used to start a memorial scholarship fund for graduating seniors at Harbor Springs High School and Buckley Community Schools to support students pursuing a non-traditional path toward their career.

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