Michael "Mike" E. McKee, 73, of Columbia City, passed away Tuesday morning, Jan. 28, 2025, at Auburn Village in Auburn.

Mike was born in Bluffton on Dec. 3, 1951, to John E. and Betty J. (Grover) McKee.  Both parents preceded him in death.

Mike graduated from Norwell High School in 1971 and later served in the United States Navy.

Survivors include a son, Christopher McKee of Fort Wayne; a daughter, Michele (Trent) Karshner of Fort Wayne; four grandchildren, Trent and Victoria Bowles and William and Lyla Karshner; two siters, Sally Schnieders of Ohio, and Pamela Seifert of Fort Wayne; and two brothers, Mark (Julie) McKee of Ossian, and Tim (Marcia) McKee of LaGrange.

In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by a grandson, Nicholas McKee; and a daughter-in-law, Cheryl McKee; and a sister, Deborah McKee.

A graveside service will be held on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, at 1:00 PM, at Elm Grove Cemetery in Bluffton.  Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel in Bluffton has been entrusted with the arrangements.