Michael Wayne Betz October 9, 1952 – September 8, 2016 Michael Wayne Betz, 63 of Laredo, Missouri, died on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at his home. Mike was born October 9, 1952 in Chillicothe, MO, the son of Wendell and Dixie Donoho Betz. As Mike’s wishes were to be cremated, a Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 1st at 11 am at Crowder State Park, west of Trenton, MO. Mike graduated from Grundy R-V High School in Galt, MO. Mike was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was a forklift operator at Modine and worked maintenance at Con-Agra Foods in Trenton. Mike loved garage sales, antique picking, and was a collector of many interesting items. A highlight of each year for Mike was attending the Old Threshers Reunion in Mt. Pleasant, IA. Raising Longhorn cattle was another special interest. With a passion for enjoying life and nature in the great outdoors, Mike was a certified tree farmer, as well as being a member of the American Tree Farm System. As a part of caring for his tree farm, a favorite pass time was cutting wood. He was a member of the Galt Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Betz of the home; and three sons; Whitney and Brandi Hastings of DeSoto, Kansas; Noah and Brandy Hastings of Independence; Skyler and Mandy Betz of Lawson; one daughter, Ariel Griffin of Trenton; seven grandchildren, Tayler Hastings, Walker Hastings, River Jo Hastings, Gunison Hastings, Diezel Hastings, Ryeland Kirk and Meadow Griffin; his mother, Dixie Betz of Chillicothe, two brothers, Elmer Rex Betz and friend Deb Wesley of Marshall; Kevin Betz and wife Sandy Trecanni of Spokane, WA, and two sisters, Cathy Betz of Liberty; and Barb Peterson and husband Brian of Trenton. He was preceded in death, by his father, Wendell Betz. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that you plant a memorial tree in honor of Mike’s life. Services provided by Wendy LaFaver at A Simplified Funeral Solution LLC