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Michael R. Due Ph.D.

1979 - 2020

Michael R. Due Ph.D. obituary, 1979-2020, Greenwood, IN

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Michael Due Obituary

Michael R. Due, Ph.D.

Greenwood - Michael R. Due, Ph.D., of Greenwood died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, May 9, after a long and courageously fought battle with a chronic illness. Mike was born on August 13, 1979 in Indianapolis to Dan and Susan Due. He graduated from Center Grove High School and then Indiana University with a B.S. in Psychology. He continued his education at Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai in New York where he obtained his Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Mike continued his academic study as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at Indiana University School of Medicine. He then went on to work at Eli Lilly and Company in Indianapolis and finally returned to academia as an Associate Professor at Stark Neuroscience Research Institute. Mike was passionate about the clinical biomedical research relevant to clinical pathology and translational research. He authored publications, taught courses, implemented clinical trials and received many awards related to his years of scientific study.

Mike deeply loved his wife, children, family and his many friends. To know Mike was to love him, and he was truly a friend to all. He was one of the best ones out there, and his infectious laughter and compassionate nature will be forever missed. He was a gifted artist and music lover. His favorite hobbies were spending time with his girls and fishing. He enjoyed camping and hiking the outdoors and mountains. You could find Mike relaxing on the beaches of Sanibel Island, Florida with a sunburn on his skin and a fishing pole in his hand.

Mike is survived by his loving wife of 17 years Monica (Christen) Due, daughters Lily and Elie Due, parents Dan and Susan (Landrum) Due, and brother Stephen and Candice (Caudill) Due, all of Greenwood. He is also survived by his Uncle Jim and Jill (Coutz) Due of Chicago, Illinois, Jim and Aunt Martha (Landrum) Boyd of Danville, Kentucky and Mark and Aunt Marian (Landrum) MacDonald of Lexington, Kentucky. He has an extended family of cousins residing in Kentucky and Oregon.

Arrangements are entrusted to G.H. Herrmann Funeral Home. Because of the current COVID-19 restrictions, the service will be for immediate family only on Thursday, May 14, at 1:00pm. For anyone wishing to view the service, it will be available on live stream on the G.H. Herrmann Funeral Homes Facebook page and can also be accessed as a recorded version after. Family and friends will gather this summer to have a proper celebration of Mike's life. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the Lily and Elie Due Educational Trust at 1701 Library Blvd., Ste. E, Greenwood, IN, 46142-1567.

His family thanks the dedicated medical staff and healthcare providers at Community Health, St. Francis Hospital and IU Health Hospital who cared for Mike.

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Published by The Indianapolis Star from May 12 to May 13, 2020.

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Anne Byrnes (from Kelly Greens)

May 21, 2020

My sympathy to the Due family. I know there are no words to soothe a broken heart but please know that your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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Justin Moore

May 14, 2020

To many things to list- Mike, I have known you since the days of Elementary basketball and have been friends ever since. It breaks my heart that you are no longer with us, my longtime friend. Until we meet again, rest easy my friend. Prayers for the family- Mike we all will miss you deeply and love you!

Angela Metzger

May 14, 2020

Susan and Dan: So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Fletcher White

May 13, 2020

Mike was gifted in so many ways...I will never forget when Mike first came to visit the lab here in Indy. Mike was an expert on the neurophysiology of the marine mollusc, Aplysia californica. His knowledge of this relatively simple nervous system and his love of neuroscience so impressed me that I hired him on the spot. We subsequently went on to have many happy productive years conducting research on pre-clinical models of chronic pain and investigating the cause of these pain states in the clinic. Mike's enthusiasm for the work was infectious and I was so sad to see him leave academia for a position at Lilly Pharmaceuticals. Eventually he returned to the School of Medicine where we renewed and revitalized our friendship. To know Mike was to love him, and he was truly a friend to all. He was one of the best ones out there, and his infectious laughter and compassionate nature will be forever be missed. I grieve for Monica and the girls but know that they will forever cherish their memories of Mike and his life. Rest in peace Brother.

Victor Kerlin

May 13, 2020

Dan and Susan, You have my condolences. I have three children, all older than Michael, and I cannot fathom the emotional turmoil of the loss of any one of them. May God be with you and give you strength and peace at this time. Vic Kerlin

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May 12, 2020

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