Michael Joseph Couture, 59, of Orland, died on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born in Fort Wayne, he was the son of the late Donald F. Couture, Sr., and Catherine Ann (Riegling) Couture. He was a member of Heartland Fellowship Church. He was a sales manager for Covington Funeral Home & Gardens and then went to work for the DNR. He was a master wood smith and avid fisherman.

He is survived by his wife, Kristina Marie (Snodgrass) Couture of Orland; daughter, Jennifer Lynn (Oscar) Bushee of Martinsville; step-sons, Phelan (Alicia) Cox of South Carolina and Adam (Shannon) Cox of Butler; brothers, Donald F, Jr. of Fort Wayne and Daniel J. of St. Petersburg, Fla.; sister, Debbie Couture of Fort Wayne; and nine grandchildren, Mackenzi, Kurt, Kylie, Christian, Meya, Shanley, Aiden, Kali and Steven.

Funeral Service is Noon, Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Covington Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, with calling one hour prior. Calling is also 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Friday, October 11, 2013 at the funeral home. He will be entombed at Covington Memorial Gardens. Preferred memorials are to Pokagon State Park or Fawn River Fish Hatchery.