Michael Lewis Hite, 83, passed away on January 10, 2025, after a short illness. He was born December 11, 1941, in Pulaski County to Frederick G. and Rena (Danti) Hite.
He graduated from North Judson High School and worked several years as an electrician apprentice at Valparaiso University and later retired from Bethlehem Steel after 37 years of service.
Michael greatly enjoyed the outdoors, his dogs, crossword puzzles and Jeopardy.
Survivors include his wife, Grace Ruth (Chambly) Hite; his sons, Michael Lewis Hite Jr., and Robert Scott Hite; 4 grandchildren, Shannon (Hite) Waggoner, Matthew Wethington, Jaime and Anthony Hite; 4 great-grandchildren, Maximillian & Alexander Waggoner and Davis & Drake Wethington; sister-in-law, Marjorie F. Hite; and numerous nieces & nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Robert Hite, Eugene & John Hochstedler and sister Edna (Hochstedler) Marshall.
Donations may be made in Mike’s name to your local Humane Society and/or the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA).
A Celebration of Life ceremony date will be determined in the near future & will be listed on the website of Crown Cremation Services, Crown Point, Indiana.