ERB, Michael H., of DeWitt, age 73, our loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away; April 30, 2011; at his home; born November 17, 1937; in Saginaw, MI. Mike was a member of the American Legion Post of Haslett, MI. Mike had been a programmer for NASA Mercury Project; Vice-President of Sales for RCA Computers; president of Public Data & Associates; Co-founder and President of Stimutech, Inc.; State & Local Government sales Rep. of Apple Computers, and founder of MECCA. Surviving are his five children, Melany (Ed) Holton, Mary Catherine (Woody) Gengler, Anthony Mark (Rebecca) Erb, Cecelia Erb, and Stephen Michael (Holly) Erb; twelve grandchildren, Christopher, Sam & Joey Holton, Jessica (David) Sweet, Grace Gengler, Brandon & Abigail Erb, Chloe Erb, Haley & Matthew Erb, Joey McNeilly, and Jordan Lopez; two great grandchildren, Bayley & Reese Sweet; former wife, Maryann Boyd; sister, Shirley (Lawrence) Abbey, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Mike was preceded by his two wives, Marcia Strickler and Sharron Erb, and sister, Betty Lamb. Visitation is from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 3rd with services at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2011 in the Tiffany Funeral Home, 3232 W. Saginaw, Lansing, with Pastor Gerthard Weigelt officiating.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Oakland Press, Pontiac, Michigan May 1, 2011