Michael L. Armstrong of Crawfordsville passed away Wednesday at Franciscan Health of Lafayette at the age of 76.

Mike served his country in the U.S. Navy with two tours in Vietnam as part of the Construction Battalion.  He worked in maintenance with the Crawfordsville School System, retiring in 2012.  After retirement, he started his own business, M & J Locksmith.  Mike had an eye for the mechanical.  He was a member of the Whitesville Christian Church, VFW and American Legion.  He played golf, participated in softball for many years and was in several local bowling leagues.

Born Feb. 15, 1947, he was the son of Leo Armstrong and Opal Armstrong of Frankfort.  He graduated from Clinton Prairie High School in 1965.  He married the former Jane Howard on May 19, 1984.  She survives.

Surviving family includes: wife, Jane Armstrong of Crawfordsville; two daughters, Tracey Armstrong and Tricia Beck (Mike); step-son, Jason Bean (Tracey); six grandchildren, Joshua, Ashlyn, Destiny, Jonny, Jordan and Justin; two great-grandchildren; sister, Donna Johnson (Matt) of Ogden, Utah; sister-in-law, Betty Light of New Market; brother-in-law, Don Howard (Sheila) of Wingate; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 2 to 5 PM Monday, Dec. 11th at Burkhart Funeral Home, 201 W. Wabash.  Services with military rites will begin at 5 PM.

The family asks that donations in memory of Michael Armstrong be directed to: the Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County, 1104 Big Four Arch Road, Crawfordsville; Home for Friendless Animals, 7649 West 200 South, Waynetown, IN 47990; or Mountie Mission, P.O. Box 54, Ladoga, IN 47954.7649 West