Michael Artwein

Mike Artwein, 37, passed away unexpectedly on December 6, 2019. He was born in Des Moines on July 4, 1982.

Mike is survived by his children, Dominick Artwein, Natalie Artwein, and Azelia Seberger; parents, Steve and Sue Artwein; siblings, Scott Artwein, Mark (Amy) Artwein, Melissa (David) Bentz, Todd (Ruby) Jenderseck, Jeremy Collins, and Kala Collins; many nieces and nephews, as well as other loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois; grandparents, Bill and Phyllis Artwein and Tom and Helen Seaman.

Mike graduated from Valley High School in 2001. He worked as a salesman in the beverage business for various companies and also in the service industry for many years. He will be remembered for his infectious smile and laugh, shining eyes, great sense of humor, and spot on impersonations.

Mike had a love for sports. He played baseball from the time he was seven throughout his high school years, and took pride in coaching Little League teams. Mike was an avid fan of the Iowa State Cyclones, St. Louis Cardinals, and the Kansas City Chiefs.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, December 13, 2019, at Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, 510 E. 1st Street in Ankeny with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 5-8 p.m., with a 7:30 prayer service, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines.

Memorials will be received by the family and later designated to a cause close to Mike’s heart.

Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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