Michael "Mikey" Paul Bales

BALES, GEHRKE, MILLER, VAN WEELDEN, KAMERICK

Posted By: Lisa M. Ciha (email)
Date: 3/30/2020 at 11:03:36

On Tuesday, March 24th the world said goodbye for now to Michael "Mikey" Paul Bales at age 40.

Mikey was born February 12th, 1980 at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. From that day
forward, he spent his life doing what he did best, making people smile. Mikey was known for
being a quiet guy and waiting for his moment to throw out an unexpected witty comment that
would sometimes catch you off guard. He had a great sense of humor. Mikey was an 'old soul'
who loved to live a simple life in this hectic world. His favorite thing in life was to just sit with
family and friends and talk and enjoy being around those that he cared about. He was the kind
of person that most of us wish we could be and he will be missed.

Mikey was also a huge sports fan. He was rarely seen without his Detroit Red Wings jersey
topped off with a hat turned backwards on his head. If there was a football or hockey game, he
was either watching or somehow keeping up with the score. It was something else that he could
talk with everyone about. He was also an avid lover of music (all genres) and fishing. There was
never a brush pile too big to stop him from getting to the water.

Mikey also had a knack for meeting new people and making friends. Whether it was a coworker,
a neighbor, or if he met you in 3rd grade, once you met him, you were a friend for life. He had a
special way of relating to everyone in some form and never looked down on anyone. Whether
he knew you for 1 day or 30 years, you were his good friend forever.

Mikey will be missed by many. His mother Sandra Gehrke of Ankeny, Iowa, his father Steven
Bales of Des Moines, his older sister Tammy (and Don) Miller of Oskaloosa, Iowa, and older
brother Andrew (and Carrie) Van Weelden of Waukee, Iowa. He will also hold a special place in
his nieces and nephews hearts forever. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Don and
Viola Kamerick of Pella, and Leo and Janice Bales of Des Moines.

No public services are planned for Mikey at this time. A celebration of life will be held at a later
date to be announced for all friends and family to gather. We hope to see you there to share the
many stories that we've all experienced with Mikey.

Even though Mikey is no longer with us and we'll never hear his goofy voice again, we'll all still
remember the many great times we've had with the goofball and be better people because of
him. We'll miss ya brother. Love always: Mom, Dad, Andy and Tammy

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