Mitchell Lee Dykema Jr. Obituary (1970

Mitchell Lee Dykema, Jr. "The Cadillac Kid", 49, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Mitchell Lee Dykema, Jr. was born on July 20, 1970 to Mitchell Lee Dykema, Sr and Doris Rayna Dykema of Buchanan, MI. Mitch Jr. had one son, who he loved very much, Anthony Mitchell (Amber Collins) Dykema of Niles, MI. He had 4 siblings, Dawn R. (Scott) Smith, Morton F. Dykema, Beverly A. Dykema, and Sarah E. Dykema. Sarah preceded him in death in 2012. He loved and enjoyed his 10 nieces and nephews, and 8 great-nieces and nephews. Mitch Jr. worked for Hahn Transportation. He had a huge passion for truck driving; he traveled many miles. He has a green thumb and was very patriotic; he loved bald eagles. He was a jokester and always said he wanted to be a comedian. Mitch Jr's favorite singers were AC/DC and Hank Williams Sr. Mitchell Lee Dykema Jr. was baptisted in 2017 and was a member of the Blue Roof Church. Mitch Jr. had a huge heart and was a friend to everyone. Visitation for Mitch Jr will be held from 11 am - 1 pm on Friday, September 20, 2019 at Hoven Funeral Home. Funeral service will begin at 1 pm. Family asks that you wear purple, as it was his favorite color. Burial will take place at a later date at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan. Memorial donations may be made to American Eagle Foundation in his memory at https://www.eagles.org/product/make-a-donation/ Please add [email protected] in the tribute message section.