Matthew Thomas Denike

Matthew Thomas Denike “Matt”, age 51, passed away after fighting a tough battle with Stage IV Lung Cancer, on June 14, 2022 in Ovid, MI.

Matthew was born on November 8, 1970 in Grand Rapids, MI to Rochelle Denike and Berton (Peggy) Denike. Matthew grew up in Williamston, MI, where he found his high school sweetheart, Tina Denike (Schnell), and finally married her on December 31, 2001 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Matt took a leap and decided to start his future in Nashville, TN where he had a successful concrete and excavation business for 15 years. With a lot of dedication and hard work, Matthew was able to care for his family and adventure off to enjoy the things he loved including: four wheeling, snowmobiling, camping, and volunteering for the Almaville Fire Department. He moved back to MI in 2009 where he was employed by DC Byers and joined Local 514 until he was diagnosed with cancer in June of 2021.

Matthew was a fun, outgoing person who never met a stranger. He was an honest, helpful person who would give the shirt off his back. He was a true hero to the ones he loved the most.

Matt is survived by wife, Tina Denike; children Nicole (Jerome) Wade, Steven Denike, Elizabeth “Lizzy” Denike; grandchildren, Braelyn, Zariya, and Kason; dog, Lilly; mom, Rochelle Denike; stepmom, Peggy Denike; brother, Michael (Jennifer) Denike; several nieces and nephews, and lots of friends.

Matthew is preceded in death by dad, Berton Denike; and his best buddy, Willie.

There will be a celebration of life in Matt’s honor on July 23, 2022 @ 2pm at The Eagle’s Club in Williamston, MI 835 High St. Williamston, MI 48895

Any donations and condolences can be sent to Tina Denike at 615 N Main St. Ovid MI 48866.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grwilliamston.com for the Denike family.