Michael Van Darst, 72, passed Thursday, October 24, 2019.  He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Charles Victor Darst and Mareldine "Deanie" Darst.  Michael had worked around the Fort Wayne area in retail sales.

Michael is survived by his sister and brother in law, Patricia and Steven Loechner; niece and nephew, Andrea (Kenlin) Kropf and Steven (Theresa) Loechner; and great-niece and nephews, Evan, Drake, and Faye.

Michael was preceded in death by his furry friends, Charlie and Chi-Chi.

Private services were held for his family.