He was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church. Mike was also involved in Golden K Kiwanis. Above all else, he loved his wife and family as they were always number one in his eyes. Mike is survived by his wife Jo; his daughters Ann (Richard) Sandve; and Sara (Bruce) Westemeyer; grandchildren Erica (Andrew) Tinius and their son Xavier; Nate Sandve, Ryan Westemeyer, and Ross Westemeyer; a brother Wendell Durlam; two sisters Lois Veach and Mary Lynch; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and six siblings. Memorials may be directed to: First United Methodist Church 516 Kellogg Ave. Ames, Iowa, 50010. Online condolences may be directed to: wwwgrandonfuneralandcremationcare.com.