DAVID MICHAEL "MIKE" NORDYKE, age 64, of Valparaiso, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at Northwest Health.  He was born on September 10, 1957, in East Chicago, IN.  Mike was a veteran of the US Navy and a retiree of Inland Steel. He enjoyed going to Michigan a lot, as well as drumming, camping and riding his motorcycle. Mike will remembered as a loving father, son, brother, uncle, and friend.

Mike is survived by his son, Michael Nordyke; mother, Geraldine Nordyke, brother, Dale S. Nordyke; sister, Debbie (Philip) Russum; nephew, Shawn (Cindy) Russum; great-nephew, Landon Russum; and beloved dog, Connor.

He was preceded in death by his son, Matthew Nordyke and his father, David Nordyke.

There will be a memorial service for Mike will be Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. until a Time of Sharing at 7:00 p.m., all at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Ave., Portage.