Countryman Kenneth L Funeral Home

Visitation and a celebration of Michael's life will be held from 5-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E., Belmond, IA. Pastor Brian Hoffman from the Kanawha Christian Reformed Church will be presiding.Full military honors will be provided following the visitation.Those wishing to express their sympathies through a card or memorial in Mike's memory may direct them in care of his family: Ellen Countryman, 226 West Third St., Kanawha, IA 50447.Michael was born Oct. 28, 1952, at Sioux City, IA, the son of Donald and Winnie (Bolles) Countryman. He was baptized and confirmed at the Lutheran Church in Correctionville. He attended and graduated from Correctionville High School. Following his education Mike served his country in the service both at the conclusion period of the Viet Nam War and continued for a number of years until 1976, when he was honorably discharged as a medical administrative specialist.Mike was united in marriage to Ellen Janssen on Nov. 20, 1981, at Goldfield, Iowa. Throughout his entire life he was a hardworking and dedicated employee in a variety of companies and roles. Mike had been a bridge superintendent during times in Texas. He then spent many years in maintenance at Eaton Corp. in Belmond, IA, and Kiefer Built, Kanawha, IA, and more recently he was employed with Michael Foods, Britt, Iowa, where he was looking forward to retirement later this summer.Mike had lived in various places throughout this life journey including Belmond, El Paso, Texas, Parkma, Wyoming, and Kanawha.Throughout his years he enjoyed the fruits of his labors, spending times with his wife, family and grandchildren, and friends. His pastimes and hobbies were many. In earlier years he loved to spend time both on his own and with his son building and restoring old trucks, cars, and muscle cars. Mike loved the excitement of NASCAR, and the solitude of camping. He was a terrific cook and known as "The Grill Master." Mike had a fondness for horses, was an avid Vikings fan, and looked forward to hunting ex... (Mason City Globe Gazette)