Mike Serb Postich

Postich, Mike Serb 72, fighting a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer, the Lord saw how tired Mike was. He looked around and found a beautiful place in his garden for Mike. Born into eternal life on October 7, 2014. Mike was born in North Chicago to Fred and Mildred Postich. He was the second oldest in a family of five. A graduate of NCCHS in 1960. Mike joined and proudly served in the U.S. Army 1961 to 1963. Upon his return home he met and married Barbara Pickett. From that union the light of his life was born, his daughter, Michele. Barbara passed away in 1979 and Mike's mom helped to raise Michele. Mike was a father to his daughter like no man has ever been. He was a room father in a time when there was no such thing. He was the Wolf Man Jack at Halloween school events. He was undoubtedly the first father to hold any such position at that time. He was as devoted to his daughter as she was to him. In 1992 he was blessed with his first grandson, Thomas. In 1996 he was blessed yet again with his second grandson, Myles. As a grandfather to Thomas and Myles he was the best. From the time they were toddlers the field trips began: the Waukegan Beach, and fishing along the pier; feeding the ducks, the Power House in Zion, countless trips to Little Caesars for crazy bread and Rocky Roccoco's; the annual excursion to the Wisconsin State Fair. Grandpa was able to take a trip to Winter Park, FL and proudly see Thomas graduate from college. The pride and glow on Grandpa's face will be etched in our memories forever. Myles will be entering college in the fall of 2015 and Grandpa will be beaming from above. His love of anything Kennedy, his strong voice and reticent nature. My father was such a genuine man. He was a man of substance. There was nothing pretentlous that existed within him. At this point in my life I know that very few possess this quality of character. I am so honored to have shared in life with my father. I will miss you forever and my life will never be the same but I thank you so much for the love, generosity, kindness and acceptance that you have bestowed upon me. Thomas and Myles will continue to carry on your legacy and will eternally make you proud. Mike was predeceased by his parents, Fred and Mildred Postich; his sister, Mary Ann Cavener and his brother, Steve "Sia" Postich; he is survived by his daughter, Michele (Tom) Byrne; his two shining gems, his grandsons, Thomas and Myles Byrne; his sister, Judi Lampinen-Allen of Delavan, WI; his brother, Sam Postich of OK; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and 2 aunts. Visitation will be 5:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. Thursday, October 16, 2014, with a memorial service at 7:00p.m., at PETERSON & PATCH FUNERAL HOME, 408 N. Sheridan Rd., Waukegan (847)623-0495.