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Michael Dennis Long, 65, of Saline, Michigan, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family after a four and a half year battle with Amyloidosis.
Michael was born in Dearborn the son of William and Inez (Pagel) Long. Michael and his brothers Gordan (Lois) and James grew up in Taylor prior to moving to Mio in 1967.
Michael graduated from Lake Superior State University in 1976 where he met his wife of 44 years Susan Smith. After moving to Freeport, IL, Michael and Susan returned to the Ann Arbor area in 1979. Michael worked in the aerospace industry as an electrical engineering technician until his retirement in 2016. He prided himself on having built equipment that traveled to the Moon, the International Space Station, on the Mars Rover, and on the Space Shuttle Columbia. Michael had a lifelong love of music, science, history, travel, and in later years, numismatism. Michael is survived by his wife Susan; children Daniel (Elizabeth), Lauren (Jacob) Gaecke, and Casey; grandchildren Alice (Daniel), Aksel and Anders (Lauren); brothers Gordon (Lois) and James.
Michael is preceded in death by his mother, Inez and father, William. Friends may join the family for a time of visitation at the Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home on Saturday, March 20, 2021 between the hours of 9:30 A.M. and 12:45 P.M.
Due to current restrictions, capacity will be limited and social distancing and masks will be required. A private family service for Michael will be held. Livestreaming of the service can be viewed on the funeral home’s facebook page starting at 12:55 P.M. Burial will take place at Forest Hill Cemetery in Ann Arbor where a graveside service will be held on Monday, March 22, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Michael’s name may be made to the Amyloidosis Research Consortium. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. To leave a memory you have of Michael, to sign his guestbook or for directions please visit www.rbfhsaline.com.
Best burger goes to Droptop pizza. No doubt about it . Dan’s is not what it used to be and the food is not award worthy. Need some new judges.
It's a voting thing, not a judging thing.
Dan's burger has never treated me wrong. And I like the DropTop burger too.I would never put down someone else's burger, though. I might say someone else has a better one.
Like, I like the Jet's Pizza. But to me, that's a DropTop prize.
These awards are voted by the PEOPLE...not a committee of judges. The people of Saline and Saline area voted for these businesses. I have never had a bad meal at Dan's Downtown Tavern and if something wasn't right I know that it would be corrected. Plus I have had Drop Tops pizza and I found it to be quite good.
Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 67 and low of 53 degrees. Overcast during the morning, sunny for the afternoon, overcast in the evening,
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While I have some empathy for the family I would bet the proverbial farm that their ancestors would not like it to be rezoned. Disappearing farm land is a national problem not just local.
Agreed. It’s their land and can do as they wish but it’s just a bummer
You all have absolutely lost your collective minds! Fiscal insanity.
Love the idea and could absolutely see this treasure becoming a multi-use facility for the city. Not sure how I would approach it were I the owner but I believe the current owners inherited the house (could be wrong) after being in the family for many years.
Curious as to current status of the second smaller home built in the same style. Is that currently owned by the same family and part of this discussion?
Ha! Such a lovely face I’m making! 😆