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Michael Semrad Obituary

Semrad, Michael S. Age 55, Of Crystal Lake, IL. Born July 11, 1954, in Milwaukee, WI, he passed away peacefully Friday, August 14, 2009, at his home. A memorial service will be held at 7 PM Monday, August 24, at the Davenport Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave. (Route 176), Crystal Lake, where the family will be receiving friends from 6 PM until the time of services. Michael was a design specialist for Northrop Grumman in Rolling Meadows. He loved the out-of-doors and was an avid fisherman. He served in the Air Force. Survivors include his mother, Jean Semrad (nee Kaslow); a sister, Suzanne Schicantek of Milwaukee; a brother, Ed Delli of Crystal Lake; nieces, Jennifer (Scott) Troppman and Katherine (Bryan) Scott; nephews, Jason and Christopher Schicantek; and great-nephews, Hunter and Fisher Troppman. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert E. Semrad. For information, call 815-459-3411. DAVENPORT Family Funeral Homes&Crematory

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Aug. 16, 2009.

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Dave DeGan

August 20, 2009

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.

Paul Garland

August 19, 2009

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.

Semo in the USAF - 1974

August 18, 2009

Semo in the USAF - 1974

August 18, 2009

Michael Mohawk

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 ~

Reinel Perez

August 18, 2009

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

August 17, 2009

Jean: I offer my sincere sympathy to you. Tim Plumb

Michelle & Scot Berndt

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.

Bruce Karn

August 17, 2009

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.

Vince Turnbull

August 17, 2009

Semo was a great guy who I was fortunate enough to work with for 12 years. To this day I occasionally look at his comic drawings and laugh out loud. He will be missed by many I am sure and I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers.

Steve and Denise Cornell

August 17, 2009

I have known Mike Semrad (Semo) for 20+ years. Semo was there when you needed him and could always make you laugh. My thoughts and prayers go out to his many friends and family. He will be missed!

Kevin Lafferty

August 17, 2009

You left too soon. I will miss you my friend.

Sharon Kuzmiak

August 16, 2009

Mike Semrad was a kind person with a big heart. I have know him for 28 years and we became very close friends. I will always remember him with a fishing poll in hand. He will be missed.My deepest sympathy to his Mother and Sister you will be in my prayers.

Mike fishing on Crystal Lake

August 16, 2009

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