Michael Eugene Appelman
Michael Eugene Appelman, 88, passed away peacefully at home in Nashville, MI, on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. He was born to Ernest and Audrey (Hummel) Appelman on September 11, 1934, and was a founding father of the Main Street Gang in Nashville. Mike graduated from Nashville High School, Class of ‘53, and served in the U.S. Army from 1957 – 1959. He married Yvonne Sauders in 1958, and she preceded him in death in 1970. Mike married Jean Hickey in 1983. Mike had fond memories working at Makers IGA, EW Bliss, and Carl’s Supermarket. He served as a volunteer fireman in Nashville for 31 years and had many great stories to share from that experience. Mike enjoyed doing carpenter work, wood working, garage sales, classic cars, country music, cooking out with family and friends, watching TV, and wintering in Jamaica and Florida. Mike is survived by his wife Jean. He is also survived by his children: Carol (Dale) Simon, Jamie (Mark) Hess, Sue (Dave) Fassett-Musser, Debbie (Jerry) Kemp, and Don (Karen) Hickey; 15 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; sisters-in-law Betty Appelman and Geri (Dick) Huckendubler; many nieces and nephews, including Bonnie (David) Otto, and Melinda Appelman. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Yvonne; son, Patrick; brother, Ernest; sister and brother-in-law, Vivian and Farrell Babcock; and sister-in-law, Barbara Lamie. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held in the spring. The family would like to acknowledge and thank his Caregiver Maryann Mead, Special Niece Melinda Appelman, faithful members of Castleton Maple Grove and Nashville EMS and Nashville Fire Department, and Spectrum Health Hospice & Palliative Care. Memorial donations may be made to the Castleton Maple Grove and Nashville EMS or the Nashville Fire Department.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Daniels Funeral Home – Nashville, conveniently located at 9200 East M-79 Highway, Nashville MI. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net.