R. Michael "Mike" Hughes

Mike enjoyed crossword puzzles, card playing, the Iowa State Fair, old westerns, dining out and scooter rides with grandson Jace. He also loved reading to his grandson and teaching him the love of learning. Mike was an avid boater and loved spending his summers at their home on Lake Okoboji, and in his younger days, Arnold’s Park.

Mike graduated from the University of South Dakota with a BS, BA, and Juris Doctorate (JD). Mike traveled the Midwest as an elected Law School Representative. While establishing a private law firm in Aberdeen, SD, he ran for state attorney. He is a member of the South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association and the West Des Moines Rotary Club. He spent the majority of his career as the VP of Norwest Bank Trust Dept. Mike, along with his wife Celeste, owned the Great Earth Nutrition for many years. He was always known to be very outgoing and genuine, and a great storyteller!

Those left to honor his memory: wife Celeste Hughes of Clive, IA; son M Phil Hughes of Waukee, IA; son R Anthony ‘Tony’ Hughes of West Des Moines; grandson Christian Hughes of Bondurant, IA; granddaughter Cailyn Hughes of Van Meter, IA; grandson Jace Hughes of Clive, IA; sister Vivianne Iverson of Sioux City, IA; sister Georgia Lewis of Tulsa, OK; sister Katie Krommenhoek of Clive, IA; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents Vernon and Helene Hughes; brother Brett Hughes; sister Mary Hughes; and brother Scott Hughes.

The family would like to thank the staff of Kavanaugh House hospice care for their loving care of Mike, and a special thank you to his ‘angel in disguise’ Kali.

A ‘Celebration of Life’ will be held at 11 am on Monday, February 3rd at Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines.