Michael Lee "Mike" Troute, age 56, of Manhattan, died November 18, 2018, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.

He was born July 4, 1962, in Carthage, IL, the son of Larry L. and Gloria Jean (Ikerd) Troute.

Mike grew up in Dallas City, IL, and graduated from Dallas City High School.

Mike served for 12 years in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1994 at the rank of First Sergeant. Following his discharge from Fort Riley he stayed in the Manhattan area. He was an owner/operator of several local businesses over the years and currently owned and operated O'Malley's, Salty Rim and Porter's.

Mike was a gym rat, enjoyed playing basketball, watching K-State football, boating and loved spending time with his boys. He attended the TRU Community Church in St. George. Mike loved being around people and everyone that he knew was his best friend.

Survivors include his two sons: Tyler Troute of Manhattan, KS, and Teagan Troute of Baldwin City, KS; his mother Gloria Troute of Dallas City, IL; three siblings: Thomas Troute of Golden, IL, Larry Troute of Oakdale, MN, and LeeAnn Unruh of Midland, TX; and many, many friends.

Mike was preceded in death by his father and by his sister-in-law Martha.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Dallas City with Rev. Jim Luder officiating. Burial will be held at a later date in Harris Cemetery, near Dallas City. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Dallas City First Christian Church or the LaMoine Christian Church Camp.