Michael Lindemuth
Corporal, United States Marine Corps
December 17, 1977 – April 13, 2005
Age – 27
Petoskey, MI
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Assigned to Inspector/ Instructor Staff, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve in Akron, Ohio. He was attached to Regimental Combat Team 2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward)
Died as a result of enemy action at Camp Hit, Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
Corporal Lindemuth was born Dec. 17, 1977, in Petoskey, the son of Roland and Toni (Sipe) Lindemuth. He grew up in Northern Michigan and attended school at Burt Lake, graduating in May of 1996. After graduation, Mike worked in the construction industry in various capacities. He worked at Preston Feather Building Center and for various contractors in the area.
Mike joined the United States Marine Corps and was sworn in on July 5, 2000, in Lansing. He re-enlisted on Feb. 24, 2004. His postings were MCRD, San Diego, Calif.; Camp LeJeune, N.C.; and most recently the Reserve Center in Akron, Ohio. He was deployed to Iraq for the second time on March 1, 2005.
Mike enjoyed using his carpentry skills to help people. He had many power tools and considered them his favorite “toys.” Mike enjoyed driving the back roads of Northern Michigan in his truck. He had visited many military battlefields while he was stationed in the eastern part of the country.
Mike was a member of Harbor Light Community Chapel of Petoskey, and attended interdenominational churches wherever he was stationed.
Mike’s greatest loves were first for Jesus Christ, his family and friends, and the United States Marine Corps.
He was remembered by two of his Marine brothers as follows:
“Wow. I can’t believe it’s been over 7 yrs. since I last saw you. I told myself I would never forget you and I don’t. I remember you and think of you often. Can’t wait to see you when I get up to heaven!! To the family of Michael, I hope time is easing your pain some but I know he is always in your mind. He was a wonderful Man whom left a wonderful impression on many people. I will never forget him or that he died for our country.”
Cpl. Shilo M. Devasthali (disabled veteran who served with Michael) of Akron, Ohio
Mike,
A man could not ask for a better friend or roommate. You touched my life and made it better. I couldn’t have been more proud to say I knew someone. I was glad you were watching my back our first time in Iraq. Mike’s family, All I can say is that your son is my hero. I will never forget him and the sacrifice you have all made. SEMPER FIDELIS Mike, I know the gates of heaven are secure with you standing guard there. I’ll be seeing you, and when I do the Labatt Blue’s are on me buddy.”
Sgt Terrance A Beadles of Yuma, AZ