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Saturday, October 24, 2026
12:00 PM EDT
Betzler Life Story Funeral Homes
Kalamazoo Location
6080 Stadium Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 375-2900
Where food, drinks and stories will be shared.
Contributions
At the family's request memorial contributions are to be made to those listed below. Please forward payment directly to the memorial of your choice.
Kalamazoo Nature Center
7000 N. Westnedge Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 381-1574
Map
Web Site
Brain and Behavior Research Foundation
747 Third Avenue, 33rd Floor
New York, NY 10017
(800) 829-8289
Web Site
Flowers
Below is the contact information for a florist recommended by the funeral home.
Ambati Flowers
1830 S. Westnedge
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-4961
Driving Directions
Web Site
Taylor's Florist and Gifts
215 E. Michigan Ave.
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 657-6256
Driving Directions
Web Site
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Michael Glista lived a life defined by boundless curiosity and enthusiasm, from the little boy who read Ranger Rick cover to cover and earned the rank of Eagle Scout, to the gifted singer who performed with Voices in Your Head, the scientist whose research spanned from Alaska to the University of Chicago, and the adventurer who survived the 2004 tsunami while studying in Thailand. Through every chapter, he shared an infectious laugh, a quick wit, a love of music and nature, and a remarkable ability to make people feel welcome, leaving behind a legacy of knowledge, kindness, creativity, and love. Check back soon for Michael's full Life Story.