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for Michael Pugh
Stephanie Hunter
September 20, 2022
Many thanks to all who have left such beautiful memories of my super intelligent, creatively witty brother. He is loved and missed everyday...
Eleanor Graves
September 10, 2021
This page popped into my emails today, right on time. I often think of Mike at this time of year. I recently went searching for some of his art -- the pieces I had from his college years broke during a move, to my great disappointment. If anyone wants to collaborate to put a website of his work together, just for viewing not for selling, let me know.
Daniel Soderberg
July 15, 2019
This man saved my life. I owe him everything, eternally
Chuck Leija
February 20, 2017
Sorry so late to send my prayers...
I just found this out looking him up
...
But mike was really good guy to me...
One of the first people i met when i moved to Racine.
Mike actually helped out alot when i needed it..i actually have some of his rt work he gave me put away..i really dig he was an artistic person...
I have nothing bad to say about the man...except is and always will be a wonderful man...
Godspeed and off into the sunset you go just like your western heros.....
Wendy Sorenson
October 7, 2016
Dearest Bill, Helen, Stephanie and loved ones, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I wish I had known Michael. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let me know if I can do anything for you. Love, Wendy
Eleanor Graves
September 29, 2016
Can you see my email, Heather? I'd love for you to know you can always get in touch with me, especially if you need anything. Please let me know. Also, I am thinking a lot about Stephanie. I have been holding Mike close in my heart and have such a lump in my throat. Best wishes, Eleanor
Anna Maria Scaringella
September 24, 2016
I'm very sad to know that Michael passed away, I knew him when he was staying in Rome and appreciated very much his art.
Rest in peace
Virgilio Leggiero
September 22, 2016
I will miss you very much. Rest in peace.
Your friend Virgilio Leggiero from Rome
Martin H Stensnes
September 21, 2016
I learned today that Mike has past away. I worked with Mike at Pugh Marina; moreover Mike always took the time to listen. I will always remember him and the inviroment around him as creative and respectful of people with different background. Thank You Mike for letting me learn to know You!
Sincerely
Martin H. Stensnes
Bjerkvik
Norway
Dawn Nejedly
September 21, 2016
Peace Michael, always. I missed your service yesterday as my memory as you know is not as it once was. I pray you have finally found what you sought so desperately for here on earth but could never quite find my friend.
You are now with your mother, I take some solace with that as she meant so very much to you Hon. Peace, love and hugs my Dear Friend Michael, Peace, Forever Peace.
Eleanor Graves
September 21, 2016
Thank you for this beautiful guestbook, and for the loving obituary. Mike was a force to be reckoned with, and we are blessed with some phenomenal art by which to appreciate him. I knew him at Beloit, and marvel at how deeply he developed his vision over the years. My condolences to his family. May you be loved and blessed.
Timothy Wheary
September 20, 2016
Those we hold most dear
never truly leave us..........
THEY LIVE ON
in the kindnesses
they showed,
the comfort they shared,
and the love they
brought into our lives.
May beautiful memories
give you strength
in these difficult hours.
Matt Specht
September 20, 2016
Mike was a great human being. He had a huge impact on me and my life, as I'm sure he had a huge impact on those close to him.
Tanya Blasko
September 20, 2016
Mike and I became fast friends when our family moved to College Avenue, Racine from Pittsburgh the summer before my junior year of high school. I will always have a special place in my heart for him. My love and prayers to Heather, Stephanie, the Pugh family, and friends. Mike, may you rest in peace.
Gretchen Herrmann
September 20, 2016
Heather, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
September 19, 2016
Our deepest sympathies go out to Mike's entire family. Mike was an excellent artist and had many talents. May he RIP
Rudy and Debbie Coca
Jacque Miller Carey
September 18, 2016
This is so sad. I knew the entire family. So sorry for you loss. Life is very short. Blessings to all of you
kathleen Hart-Braun
September 18, 2016
I'll remember Mike as a witty and artistic person. He was my brother James Hart's best friend growing up. I would hear them giggling and laughing often. Be at peace Mike. I hope his family will be able to have peace also.
Caviar with eggs on Easter with Eddie
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September 17, 2016
A favorite restaurant in Italy
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September 17, 2016
Feeding Neutron Frosty Paws
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September 17, 2016
Dinner after a day at SOFA
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September 17, 2016
With Jeff Kraft at SOFA
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September 17, 2016
Downtown,living by the river
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September 17, 2016
Armin, Natalie & girls
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September 17, 2016
Mike and Camden 2010
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Baby Camden summer 2010
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With Aunt Pam and Uncle Louis
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September 17, 2016
Happy days
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Niece Scarlett with Mike and London
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Mike, London, and his sister Stephanie
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Mike, Brian, Ray & Matt
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September 17, 2016
Mike with his mom. Now they are together forever.
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Aunt Pam, Mike & London on Mother's Day
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Mike with the rat pack
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Matt & Neuty in Mike's studio
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Florence "jewelry bridge" 2005
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September 17, 2016
SOFA weekend
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September 17, 2016
SOFA Chicago
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Easter 2008
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London and Mike checking out rocks
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One of Mike's sculptures in RAMs permanent collection
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September 17, 2016
Mike with Teddy as a puppy in 2005. Teddy went over rainbow bridge in August.
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September 17, 2016
Wind Hunter
September 17, 2016
My thoughts and prayers to the Pugh family. Mike you will be missed.
Scott Olsen
September 16, 2016
I found out Mike died today, I was sad for a few hours, I'm still sad, but it also made me remember the good times, I worked for Mike at the marina but he would introduce me as his friend, because we were friends, he had an interesting mind, with everything he encountered in life, I do too, he helped me realize that, I'll love Mike forever no matter what anyone else says, I'll see ya one day
Diane Davis
September 16, 2016
Michael was a talented student in my fourth grade class at St. Sebastian School. Even then, he had a hunger to learn more about archeology and early history. He was also drawn to all forms of art. Years later, I invited him to return as an artist-in-residence to share his love of raku pottery with our students. He was a phenomenal artist and a wonderful teacher showing all the children how to express themselves in clay.
What a sad loss to all who knew him! My thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathy to Michael's family.
September 16, 2016
Heather, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family. Michele Randall
Dawn Nejedly
September 15, 2016
So much gone much too soon. I will miss our afternoons of wine and tapas discussing some news of the world or art world.
I will miss you indeed Michael, indeed.
Rest with the angels and finally be at peace my Dearest Friend.
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