Michael Wayne Root, 66 of Fort Wayne died Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born September 24, 1955, in Kendallville to Wayne and Donna (Vanette) Root. He enlisted in the U.S. Army. Mr. Root worked as a truck driver at CWC and Parrish Leasing in Fort Wayne. Surviving are three daughters, Marilyn (Jon) Comstock of Fort Wayne, Amy (David Bechtold) Posada of Celina, Ohio, and Denise Root of Indiana; 16 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, his father and stepmother, Wayne and Donna Root of Kendallville; a brother, Charles A. "Chuck" Root of Kendallville; and a sister-in-law, Janet Root of Kendallville. He was preceded in death by his mother; a sister, Mary Beth (Root) Howell; and a brother, Mark L. Root. Funeral services will be Sunday, January 23, 2022, at 4 p.m. at Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville with Chaplain, Chuck Koenemann officiating. Cremation will follow the service. Visitation is Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Mike's funeral service on Sunday will also live stream on the Young Family Funeral Home Facebook page beginning at 4 p.m. for those unable to attend. Preferred memorials may be directed to the family for expenses. View a video tribute after Sunday, January 23, 2022 or share memories and condolences at www.youngfamilyfuneralhome.com