Michael L. Britt

Michael Leroy Britt was born April 19, 1957, to Thomas Oscar and Shirley Vyrlee (Hanke) Britt in Newton. He passed from this life unexpectedly Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, at Clarke County Hospital in Osceola at age 65.

As a child, Mike’s family moved to Wheaton, Illinois, where he attended elementary school. His family moved back to Iowa in 1971 where he then attended schools at Colfax-Mingo and East Union Community Schools. Mike became a father in 1981 to his daughter, Bernice.

As an adult, Mike enjoyed his time spent with his family and his friends. He loved to camp, mow lawns and listen to music. He worked for some time at Lyric Theatre in Osceola, the Osceola I-35 rest areas and spent some time traveling with the carnival.

Mike is survived by his daughter, Bernice Britt of Thayer; sisters, Mary Kistler of Thayer, Ronda Britt of Thayer and Tammy (Rod) Lawrence of England; aunt, Beverly Dodd-Koskosky of Florida; nieces: Christina (Josh) Tripp of Murray, Stacia (Justin Brown) Mongar of Clearfield, Savannah (Dylan) Flowers of Thayer and Tiffany Lawrence of England; nephews: Shane (Jessica) Mongar of Murray and Curtis (Kristine) Mongar of Murray; great-nieces and nephews: Remington (Maddie) Cook, Keaton Brammer, Jordin and Cooper Tripp, Gauge, Grady and Gracie Mongar, Kane and Kenzi Mongar and Allisyn Brown; great-great-niece Riverlynn Cook; as well as many cousins and good friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Shirley Britt; grandparents, Oscar and Lucinda Britt and Mary and Merlo Hanke; brother, Thomas Oscar Britt, Jr.; brother-in-law, Dale Kistler; great-niece, Madison Cook and great-nephew, Rylon Cook.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.kalefuneralhome.com