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Michael Sermersheim Obituary

SERMERSHEIM, MICHAEL F. JR., 46, died suddenly Monday, October 13, 2008. He was a 1980 graduate of St. Xavier High School and attended the University of Kentucky. Mike worked in construction in Louisville, Atlanta, GA and Cary, NC. He is survived by his daughters, Taylor and Hannah Sermersheim and their mother, Trish Roberson, Benson, NC; parents, Mike and Pat Sermersheim; sisters, Patsy Sermersheim, Nashville, TN and Emily Sermersheim, Santa Barbara, CA; brother, David Sermersheim (Minda); niece, Meagan Sermersheim; and nephews, Patrick and Davey Sermersheim. His funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday at St. Leonard Catholic Church, 440 Zorn Avenue. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Pearson Funeral Home, 149 Breckenridge Lane. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the St. Xavier High School student aid fund.

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Published by Courier-Journal on Oct. 15, 2008.

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Darrell Probus

October 21, 2008

Mike and I were great friends at Kentucky, and St.X. I will always remember him for the good times. I have nothing but fond memories of Mike. I love his whole family, even though I have never met his daughters, or wife. Darrell Probus, R.N. Springhill, Fl. I will miss him, and I will pray for you all in this time of loss.

BRENDA HESSE

October 20, 2008

We were saddened to hear of the death of Hannah and Taylor's dad.
They are our neighbors in Benson, and a couple of great girls! Our thoughts and prayers are with them and the rest of the family.

Carol Claussen

October 20, 2008

Thinking of you all in this difficult time. May God bless you and look over you

Chris Lindsay

October 20, 2008

To the Semersheim family:
Very very sorry for your loss. Mike was a great person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Susan Young

October 20, 2008

Trish, Taylor, Hannah,

I am so sorry for you loss. Words cannot express my heart felt sorrow for you and all the family.

Susan Young
Cary Diagnostic Radiology

T.J., Lisa & Cameron Smith

October 19, 2008

Trish, Taylor, Hannah & the Sermersheim family. We are so sorry for your loss. We only met Mike a few times but know how much you will miss him. He must have been something else because he has two of the most beautiful & talented daughters there are. We love you guys, T.J., Lisa & Cameron

Kimberly Lorren

October 19, 2008

We are so sorry for your loss. We love you guys! Kim, Dominic, Zoe, and Brody

Jennifer Williams-Mour

October 18, 2008

To The Sermersheim Family,

I will always remember Mike coming around with Tod and all the laughs they shared. He, Tod, Sam, Jerry, and Clay were thick as thieves growing up. I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Taylor Sermersheim

October 18, 2008

my father was a trouble maker, a dad, a talker, best friend, rule maker, a rule breaker, a singer, a outlaw (jk), a worker, a joker, teaser, trickster, a uncle, a husband, a owner, a giver, a shoulder, a helpful hand, honest, out spoken, lonley, happy, painfuly truthful, obvious, mistrious, a amazingly deep pool of facts that most people don't know, and so much more. My daddy will be missed. The world will be very quite with out him!! Love you daddy!

Taylor Sermersheim

Andrea Prevatte

October 18, 2008

Trish, Taylor, Hannah, and the Sermersheim family. I am so sorry to hear about Michael. Our thoughts and prayer are with you. God Bless, Andrea and the Prevatte Family

Leigh Anne Parker

October 18, 2008

I just heard about Michael and I am so sorry. Michael was one of my absolute best friends in college. He took care of me like a brother. He always had a smile on his face. I haven't seen him in years, but have so many fond memories of him. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers

Bill Brockenborough

October 17, 2008

Mr. and Mrs. Sermersheim, Emily, Patsy, and David,

I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your son and brother. My thoughts are with you.

Ken Beck

October 17, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Maureen (Patterson) Pyburn Saulsberry

October 17, 2008

To all the Sermersheim family, words cannot express my feelings adequately about Michael's untimely death. Although I haven't seen him in years, it seems like yesterday.When my brother John told me, I spent the night awake thinking of all the good memories I have of Michael and of the whole family.For most of my childhood, your house was my 2nd house. I have wonderful memories of the practical jokes Johnny and Michael would play on Patsy and me. I remember summers in Paducah, or at the Boat club, riding bikes in the neighborhood and playing in the huge field. All of you are so precious to me. Please know that you are all in my prayers,as well as those of my family's. With everlasting love, Maureen

Paul Miller

October 17, 2008

I am so sorry to hear about the sudden passing of Mike. All my thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.

October 16, 2008

To the Sermersheim Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Richard & Susan Baker

Jamie Reese-Hedglin

October 16, 2008

Uncle Mike, Aunt Pat and family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Michael. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sally (Iler) Meehan

October 16, 2008

I am very sorry to hear about the sudden passing of Mike. All my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Sarah Ritucci

October 16, 2008

I only have a tiny bit of memories with uncle mike in them, but every single one I have was a good one. He was always so nice and it is really great to be able to say that. The news came completely unexpected to me and I'm still shocked. Taylor and Hannah I am here for you girls and I am really sorry. There is not much else i can say because i know nothing anyone says will ever be good enough. but your whole family loves you and we are here for you none the less.

Melanie Merrill

October 16, 2008

Taylor, Hannah, Trisha and the Sermersheim family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. We are so sorry for your loss. Love, Melanie and Rob Merrill

Ricky Leist

October 15, 2008

Dear Mr.&Mrs. Sermersheim, Patsy, Emily and Dave. I am heartsick today. I love you all! Mike was my best friend all through High School. A part of me has gone with him..

Earl & Sherri Hendrix

October 15, 2008

Pat, Mike and family. Earl and I send our deepest sympathy to all of you. It is so sad to have a loss of anyone we love, but when a life is cut so short it is so difficult to accept. Please know that we are praying for you as you go through the ceremony and life afterward without your dear son and brother.

Caroline M. Erskine

October 15, 2008

Emily, David and the entire Sermersheim family,

I was sorry to hear about the sudden passing of your brother. My mother just told me. Please find comfort knowing that my thoughts of you and the rest of your family are with me and I pray that Jesus leads you through what he has lead you to. I am so sorry. My brother passed just two years ago so I can relate with what you are going through right now. I share your pain. Watch for white butterflies. That's Mike letting you know he's okay. God bless the Sermersheim family.

Love and Support,

Chris and Vince Roberts

October 15, 2008

We are so sorry to hear about Mike. We share lots of great memories growing up with Mike at St. Leonards. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this very difficult time. God bless you all.

Chris and Vince Roberts

Sharyl Roberson

October 15, 2008

Trisha, Taylor, Hannah and the Sermersheim family-
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories keep your heart full of joy. Please accept our deepest sympathies! Mike will be missed.

Sharyl & Rob

Laurie Hobbs

October 15, 2008

Dear Sermersheim family
It was with great sadness that I read about Mike's untimely passing. While I haven't seen you guys in many years I do have very fond memories from long ago. May your family find peace in each other and through the love of good friends.
Sincerely
Laurie Recktenwald Hobbs

Leroy & Shirley Heldman

October 15, 2008

Mike and Pat, We are sorry for your loss. You
and your family will be remembered in our
thoughts and our prayers.

dave and wanda kelly

October 15, 2008

So sorry to read about Michael's death. We cannot imagine how it would be to lose a young son - and we pray each of you will be surrounded by God's love and help.

Jennifer Austin Jones

October 15, 2008

Dear Emily, Patsy, David, and Pat and Mike, words cannot express how sad I am to hear of Mike's sudden passing. He was very blessed to have the love and support of each of you. I will keep you all, and Mike, in my thoughts and prayers and will remember all the good times and laughter we shared on Greenridge Lane.

Lisa Lindell

October 15, 2008

Pat. I am so sorry to hear of your sons passing. We are all thinking of you & your family during this horrible time.

Robert Garrett

October 15, 2008

Jeanne Marie and I send our deepest sympathy to both of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Art Iler

October 15, 2008

I was deeply saddened yesterday when Sam called me with news of Mike's passing. Our thoughts and sympathy are with you and your family.

Lori Sullivan

October 15, 2008

Dave-
I was so sorry to hear about your brother's passing. My prayers are with you and your entire family during these difficult days.

Phil Duvall Sr

October 15, 2008

David, Minda, children and all the Sermersheim family, although I did not know Michael personally, David and I worked together in the past and he is a good friend. I wish you all my sincere sympathy and will you keep you in my prayers and thoughts.

Jim Fritch

October 15, 2008

Mike and Pat...
Our prayers are with you . We will be there for the services
Friday Morning. There is nothing I can say....Can only grieve with you and the family.. Your Roomie....
Hang Tough....

Blakey Helm

October 15, 2008

Dave, sorry to hear about the passing of your brother. Mike was always fun durring the brief time he spent with me and my roommates back in 1986 and we all still talk about those times. I lost my older brother a few years ago suddenly too so I can empathize with you completely. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.

October 15, 2008

The Sermersheim Family

It is with great saddness that I heard the news of Michael. Though we have not seen each other for some time I still considered Mike a brother. My thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family and may God bless Mike.

Sam Iler and family

Valerie Smith

October 15, 2008

Dear Pat, Mike, Patsy, Dave, Emily and family, my deepest condolences on Mike's passing. We all shared such fun times back in school. You all are in my prayers.

Jeanne Knoerle

October 15, 2008

Dear Pat and Mike, I just this morning heard about your son's death and my heart goes out to both of you and all your family. Please know of my prayers and love, Jeanne

Anne Ehrman Monell

October 15, 2008

I am so sorry about Michael. It's strange when someone you know from growing up passes away so young. He was always nice to me, even though I was just Chris and Fred's "little sister." You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Dotty Wettig

October 15, 2008

Mike & Pat, I was so overwhelmed to read of Mike Jr's. sudden passing. How very sad for you and your entire family. Please know that you are all in our prayers and thoughts. Love, Dotty & Philip Wettig

David Mour

October 15, 2008

Sympathies from the Mour family. Tod called me from his home near Baltimore yesterday with the news. Very sad news especially for those of us who came of age in the 70s with Mike and his sisters. Too short a life.

Barbara OConnell

October 15, 2008

Mike & Pat,
We are so sorry for the loss of Michael. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Daniel & Barbara O'Connell

Tod Mour

October 15, 2008

To the Sermersheim Family,

No words can express the loss of Mike. We grew up together and had lots of laughs and good times. I only now wish we had stayed in touch as of late. My prayers are with all of you.

joey mees

October 15, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Rocky Renneisen

October 15, 2008

Mike & Pat: Just received the sad news of Mike Jr's passing. Please accept our heart felt condolences. Rocky & Phyllis Renneisen

susan inman

October 15, 2008

Dear David, Minda, Meagan, Patrick, Davey, Mimi, and Papa,
We are very sorry for your loss of Mike. You are in our thoughts and prayers, we love you very much. Love, Keith, Susan, Gary, and James Inman.

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