CRYSTAL LAKE, Illinois
CRYSTAL LAKE - Michael S. Semrad, 55, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully Friday, Aug. 14, 2009, at his home.
He was born July 11, 1954, in Milwaukee.
He was a design specialist for Northrop Grumman in Rolling Meadows. He loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman. He served in the U.S. Air Force.
Survivors include his mother, Jean Semrad nee Kaslow; a sister, Suzanne Schicantek of Milwaukee; a brother, Ed Delli of Crystal Lake; his nieces, Jennifer (Scott) Troppman and Katherine (Bryan) Scott; his nephews, Jason and Christopher Schicantek; and his great-nephews, Hunter and Fisher Troppman.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert E. Semrad.
Family will receive friends from 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, until the memorial service at 7 p.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave. (Route 176), Crystal Lake.
For information, call the funeral home at 815-459-3411.
I worked with Semo at QRC for my first job out of college. We had a lot of fun in those days and Semo was usually in the middle of it. I still cannot pass a Brown's Chicken with out hearing Semo sing, "Brown's Chicken tastes better even if you put it in your pocket". I'll miss you Semo.
Dave DeGan
August 20, 2009 | Naperville, IL
Semo took me on my first fishing trip and let me fire my first gun. He was a great guy and in his own way a great role model for a pie-faced college boy. He'll be missed.
Paul Garland
August 19, 2009 | Marietta, GA
Semo in the USAF - 1974
August 18, 2009
Semo in the USAF - 1974
August 18, 2009
I have known Semo for over 36 years. We first met at K.I. Sawyer AFB back in 1973. He was a true friend. He will be missed and remembered by all my family. ~ Second to none ~
Michael Mohawk
August 18, 2009 | Novato, CA
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Reinel Perez
August 18, 2009 | Schaumburg, IL
Jean: I offer my sincere sympathy to you. Tim Plumb
August 17, 2009
I worked with Semo for almost 15 years. Just last month we were looking thru his "Comic-o-the day" drawings. He had an interesting way of looking at things.
Our prayers and sympathy go to his family.
Michelle & Scot Berndt
August 17, 2009 | Crystal Lake, IL
I knew Semo for thirty years. I met him early in my Nortrop career. We aways kept in touch. I just saw him two weeks ago for a few minutes. He told me he sold the Harley.
Semo I am going to miss you. We had some great times. Peace be with you my friend.--B.K.
Bruce Karn
August 17, 2009 | Wauconda, IL
