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Michael Addison Obituary
Michael B. Addison, 76, of Bellevue, Nebraska, formerly of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023.
Mike, aka Mr. A or Coach A, served in the U.S. Air Force and was a decorated staff sergeant during the Vietnam War.
He was an avid gardener, true outdoorsman and also a history buff. He taught Social Studies at Bloomer, Edison and Kirn Junior High School, Council Bluffs, Iowa. He coached volleyball, basketball, track and gymnastics. He was voted by his students as the "Teacher Most Impactful" on their lives. Mr. A's family would like to thank those students as they weren't just his students, they were his kids.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Pauline Addison. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ann; children Heather Spahn (Mike Derry), Alan Addison and Brandy Nelson (Alek); and grandchildren Jacob and Gannon Spahn, and Jon and Sarah-Ann Spahn.
A private graveside service will be held at Bellevue Cemetery, Bellevue, Nebraska. Military honors will be with Offutt Air Force Base Honor Guard.
Arrangements are with Bellevue Memorial Chapel, Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler, 2202 Hancock St., Bellevue, Nebraska: www.bellevuefuneralchapel.com.
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Sarah Johnson
October 4, 2023
I was in his Social Studies class at Kirn Jr. High. I'm now almost 38 years old and to this day I still tell stories about him and being in his class. I will always remember "..like, similar to?" & "history repeats itself."
What a great human with an even greater impact.
Dr Yvette McCulley
August 15, 2023
Oh the great memories we shared! We coached volleyball at kirn together for about 20 years. You always arrived in the gym before me and left after me - we coached well over 60 7th grade girls many years - I loved being your colleague.
Rest in peace my favorite coaching buddy of all time.
VFW DISTRICT 10 /FRA BRANCH 276 CHAPLAIN,AMERICAN LEGION POST 331 CHAPLAIN
August 14, 2023
Thank you for your Service May you be Granted Golden Wings to carry you on your Honorable Journey to a Resting Peace
Dawn Josoff Jacobsen
August 13, 2023
Heather, I am very sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family.
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Thank you for your military service
Dawn (Nelson) Von Mende
August 13, 2023
We decided a dozen years ago that we would like to connect with a few of our FAVORITE teachers from Bloomer. We invited Mr. Cowan, Ms. Lindsey, and Mr. Addison and ALL THREE of them came! I remember Mr. Addison had ordered a pizza "to go" probably thinking he'd just pop in and say "hi" but he stayed several hours right up until Godfather's closed! We had a great time reminiscing! He was top tier!
Dawn (Nelson) Von Mende
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Rebecca Batt
August 13, 2023
He was one of the most reassuring teachers I've ever had. I will never forget the preamble. More importantly, how he made social studies come alive.
Amanda Busenitz (Reddish)
August 12, 2023
I still tell stories of how great of a coach and teacher he was to me, to my kids.... 27 years later
Robin Brown
August 12, 2023
I had Mr Addison at Bloomer in the early 70´s. What a great teacher. RIP
David Clark
August 12, 2023
Mr Addison was a my first coach at Bloomer. He build my base to become a full ride college high jumper. What a kind man and a great teacher.
Brian Gwinner
August 12, 2023
Never had him as a student, and was never coached by him. The fact I know him and am sadden by this points to how much of an impact he had on my generation in Council Bluffs and at Kirn Junior High. What teaching and coaching legacy. I went there in 1996 and 1997.
Bruce Noffsinger
August 12, 2023
Mike was my first cousin. And growing up in Indiana, several times his mom, my mother's sister, and dad and he would come down on Thanksgiving day and go hunting.
Another time Mike, my sister Karen and I were playing hide and seek in our haymow and suddenly I dropped head first between bales of hay, literally hanging on by my toes.
Karen and Mike found me and pulled me up.
It was always a delight to go to Uncle Bill and Aunt Pauline home to visit.
Cindy Hardy
August 12, 2023
Mrs Addison I´m so sorry for your loss. I think of you often. You were so kind to me. Love to you and your family. Cindy Hardy
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