Michael "Mike" Yancho Sr.

Michael “Mike” Yancho Sr., age 74, of Grand Blanc, Michigan passed away surrounded by family on October 1, 2026. Born on November 20, 1951 in Flint, Michigan, Michael was the son of George and Mary (Christoph) Yancho.

Mike will be remembered for his kindness, devotion to family, humor, generosity, leadership, fairness, and service to others. Later in life, he found purpose in service to his community by becoming involved in Grand Blanc Township government as a commission member, Trustee, and at the time of his passing, the elected Treasurer.

He spent the first 30 years of his working life as a Tool and Diemaker for General Motors, starting and ending his career at the Grand Blanc “Tank” plant, but spent the vast majority of his career at the Fisher Body Coldwater Road “Ternstedt” plant where he was also heavily involved in the UAW Local 326.

After retirement, he succeeded his father in the operation of Trim Pines Farm, the Christmas tree farm and landscape nursery and service that was an area institution for several decades. He was a member of many associations over the years including the Genesee County Farm Bureau, the Genesee area Landscape and Nursery Association, and the Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association among several others. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, playing euchre with friends, hunting, boating, and other outdoor activities.

Mike is survived by his daughter Christina and her partner Kennedy Pardee; his son Mike Jr and his wife Traci (Steepe); his granddaughters Delphina, Danica, and Emerie; his siblings: Dennis (Mari), George (Elaine) and Lynn (James) Lusty; and his wife's siblings: Cynthia (Carl) Kerchmar, Scott (Amy) Chimner, Michael (Rhonda) Chimner, Gregory (Gina) Chimner, Theresa Chimner Bray (Ken Wood); numerous cousins and many friends whose lives he touched. He was preceded in death by his wife Lizbeth “Libby” Yancho and his niece Angela Lusty-Thomas earlier this year.

A celebration of life will be held on October 15, 2026 at 7:00pm at Hill Funeral Home in Grand Blanc. The family will receive visitors from 1:00-4:00 and again beginning at 5:30 that day. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Genesee County 4-H.