Michael D. Mainguth, of Olde Redford/Detroit, passed away at Botsford Hospital on Monday, August 29th, at the age of 92. He was predeceased by his wife, Donatha M. (Kubasiewicz) Mainguth.
Mike was born in Hamtramck, MI on November 5th, 1923, the son of Michael J. and Tessie (Theresa) Mainguth.

After graduating from Hamtramck High, he served in WWII and toured the United Stated with the Army Air Corps Band to promote the sales of U. S. Savings Bond. After his honorable discharge, he went on to Wayne State University where he received a M.A. in music and education.

His lifelong love of music was exemplified by his long careers in both teaching and performing. He was a music teacher for 2 years in the Highland Park Schools and then retired from the Detroit Public School System after 30 years of service. Mike continued to teach violin privately and cherished his adult and young students.

He played the trumpet and violin masterfully for a professional career as a musician that lasted over 70 years. Mike was most proud of the many celebrities he accompanied: Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis, Doc Seversin, Louie Armstrong, Xavier Cugat, Peggy Lee to name a few. He also played for 4 U.S. Presidents. There will never be another Mike Mainguth. The day before he passed he told his family that if he had to do it all over again - he wouldn't change a thing.

Michael is survived by his daughters who loved him dearly: Megan (Kenneth) Miller and Michaella (Gerald) Jacoby: grandchildren Caitlin (Andrew) Brown and Brennan (Karina) Jacoby: Great-grandchildren Asher, Jada and Isla Brown and Hugo Jacoby: his sisters Evelyn Wiskowski and Theresa Dzialo: his nephew Michael (Donna) Dzialo and his neices Sandy (Dale) Coon and Beverly (Byron) Gay-Photiades. His sister Leona Gay, predeceased him.

He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, violin students and Malvern Hill neighbors. Memorial donations may be made to Detroit Musicians Fund - 20833 Southfield Rd, Suite 103 - Southfield, MI 48075.

A Memorial Service will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 1, 2016 at St. Joseph Mercy-Oakland CHAPEL, Pontiac.

Interment with Army/Air Force Military Honors, Friday, October 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m. at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta Michigan in Kalamazoo County.