Michael Dean "Mike" Sayre

Michael Dean "Mike" Sayre, 75, of Tucson, AZ, passed away on February 6, 2024. He was born on September 5, 1948, in Tracy, Minnesota. Mike was a loving and caring Husband, Father, and Grandfather.

Mike is survived by his wife, Carol Lynn Sayre, son Brian Edward Sayre (wife Jessica), and three grandsons: Damien, Samuel, and Zachery Sayre. He is also survived by his sister, Patricia Small, and nieces Sheri Marsden, LiAnna Marsden, Wyatt Marsden, Andrew Marsden, Vanna Marsden, Nicholas Marsden, and Stephanie Marsden. Nephew Steven Small. Mike was preceded in death by his father, Howard Sayre, mother, Bonita Gail Sayre, and brother, Arthur Sayre.

He served in the United States Air Force from 1966 to 1970, including a tour in Viet Nam from 1969 to 1970. Mike's dedication to service continued in his civilian life as a Policeman with the Sebring Police Department, Deputy with the Portage County Sheriffs Department, EMT, Paramedic, and Manager of Alliance Ambulance Service, and Security Manager for various research companies.

Mike was a proud alumnus of Sebring McKinley High School, Kent State, Ohio University, and Mount Union University. He worshipped at Sebring Trinity Lutheran Church in Sebring, Ohio.

In his free time, Mike enjoyed latch hook, leather craft, and traveling. A ceremony to honor his life will be held at the Veterans Cemetery in Marana, Arizona, on Friday, April 12, 2024, at 1:00pm, with Military Honors. Contributions can be made to your favorite charity.

Military services will be held at the Marana Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Marana, Arizona.