Michael Gene Strang, 61, lifelong Charlotte resident, recently of Spring Hill, Florida, died April 21, 2003. Mr. Strang was born March 8, 1942 in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Walter F. and Bernice (Cramer) Miner. He served with the U.S. Marine Corps and worked as an electrician through IBEW Local 665 until his retirement. He belonged to the VFW Post 6132 in Lansing and the Harley Owners of America. He is survived by sons Troy (Jody) Strang of Olivet, Travis (Jennifer) Strang of Dexter, 5 grandchildren, Trevor, Trent, Paige, Alex and Debbie Fossum of Onondaga, Candice (Hugh) Meinema of Grand Rapids, Marjorie Osborn of Kentwood, Diane Lynagh of Kalamazoo, special friends Carolyn Manns and Doug Thompson, and former wife of 27 years, Melody Eschtruth of Eaton Rapids. He was preceded in death by his father Walter "Fritz" Miner and his half brother John Strang. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 25, 2003 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Pastor Kevin Hall officiating. Interment will be in Bosworth Cemetery in Olivet, Michigan. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Wednesday and 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Thursday. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Mid-Michigan Hospice.