Michael Joseph Gorbach , age 72, of Manistee, Michigan, died on Friday, January 1, 2021 at the Samaritas Senior Living of Cadillac, Michigan.

He was born on August 7, 1948 in Akron, Ohio, son of the late Lewis and Marguerite (Donovan) Gorbach. He grew up in Muskegon, MI where he graduated from Mona Shores High School and later furthered his education at Western Michigan University where he played hockey for the University. He served our country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He moved to Manistee and became co-owner with his father Lewis Gorbach of Lakeshore Beverage for many years. Later in life he was employed at the Little River Casino Resort as a Blackjack dealer.

Mike is survived by his wife Rosalie, his daughter, Kim, two sisters, Penny Gorbach and Jenn (Mike) Zagaroli, three brothers, Lew (Jan) Gorbach, Kirk (Sue) Gorbach and Joe Gorbach. He is also survived by his wife Roe's children, Kellie O'Rorke, Steven (Amanda) O'Rorke and Michael (Jessica) O'Rorke, her grandchildren, Quinn, Gabe & Maggie O'Rorke, Roe's siblings, Shirley (Don) Zwiefka, Bev Witucki, John Witucki and Bob Witucki.

He was preceded in death in addition to his parents Lewis & Marguerite by a nephew Jake Zagaroli.

According to Mike's wishes, cremation has taken place and because of the COVID 19 Pandemic, there will be no services at this time.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.