Photo courtesy of Herring Groseclose Funeral Home - Walla Walla
Jul 11, 1956 - Sep 21, 2025
Dear Patty, Sorry to read of the passing of your husband. May God give you strength to endure. -----Lori Wickett
Lori Wickett
September 29, 2025
Dear Patty, Lesley and Allyson, Ron and I were sadden to hear about your husband/father passing away. We enjoyed having your daughters in our classrooms with fond memories. We send our condolences and sympathy to you all.
Lorraine and Ron Racus
September 28, 2025
I remember Mike, he was a really great guy.
Mark Szewcik
September 27, 2025 | Olympia, WA | Coworker
So sorry to hear about Mike. We had a great working relationship for many years. He will be missed by all that knew him.
Gary Tokos
September 26, 2025 | Olympia, WA | Friend
Patty, Lesley and Allyson, I offer sincere condolences for your loss. I remember Mike as one of the best bosses ever. He had a great sense of humor, a strong moral compass and loved his family dearly.
Kerstin Rhoads
September 25, 2025 | Mauldin, SC | Coworker
Patty. Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. What a kind and funny man you were married to! We all thoroughly enjoyed when you two would come into the coffee shop and share your adventures with us. Please let me know if there’s absolutely anything that I can do for you! again, I am so sorry and we are so sad over here ❤❤❤
Cathy Rasley
September 24, 2025 | Walla Walla, WA | Friend
I will always remember his wonderful sense of humor and his warm and giving heart. The world lost a very special person.
Barbara Glass
September 24, 2025 | Olympia, WA | Friend
He surely will be missed! It was always enjoyable to be in his company along with Patty.
Darral & Gwen Payne
September 24, 2025 | Walla Walla, WA | Friend
Michael Szramek, 69, a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away on September 21, 2025.
He was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Joseph and Alyce Szramek and was the youngest of three sons. Growing up, he lived in Marysville, WA, St. Maries, ID, and Chicago, IL, where he enjoyed hunting, baseball, and traveling. He graduated from Gordon Technical High School in Chicago in 1974 and moved out to Corvallis, OR, to attend Oregon State University. Michael always enjoyed his Kenner Girder & Panel Building set, and he excelled in mathematics; therefore, he majored in Civil Engineering, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in 1978.
He took a position with the bridge office at the Washington State Department of Transportation in Olympia, WA, designing and inspecting bridges across the state. In 1990, he started working at MC Squared, Inc., a private civil and structural engineering firm. Within two years, he became an owner of the company. He enjoyed the variety of projects he worked on and took great pride in mentoring young engineers. In 2020, he retired from full-time work and sold the remainder of his shares to his partners, though he continued to work on small projects as a contractor of the company. He moved to Walla Walla after retiring, where he enjoyed the city's atmosphere and developed a strong community of friends.
He married the love of his life, Patricia Szramek (née Feeney), on June 12, 1982. The two of them enjoyed traveling, backpacking, and laughing together. They had two daughters, Lesley and Allyson, whom Michael adored. He took them exploring, camping, and coached their soccer teams throughout their entire childhood.
Michael loved photography, woodworking, visiting National Parks, snorkeling, and rock hunting. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; daughters, Lesley (Jason) and Allyson (Mark); dog, Zeke; grand pups, Yasha, Roux, Frannie, and Durin; and his brothers, Jake and Bob. He is dearly missed.
His service will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM, at the Chapel of the Herring Funeral Home in Walla Walla, with a reception to follow.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Blue Mountain Humane Society through the Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W Alder St, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Friends and family are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.herringgroseclose.com.
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