Michael Joseph Delmore

20 years and Kim & I still think about you... Didn't tip a Captain Coke but having a PBR right now remembering the good times!

20 yrs ago we lost a great friend and an awesome brother. We miss Mike every day.

His legacy resides in the great friends and family that honor him and keeps his candle burning inside.

19 years and we both still miss you. Always think of you when we see the patch on my jacket.

Mike- we honor you at 8 AM today 6-18-23, 18 yrs after you passed with our deepest love. We know you’re keeping the happy lights on for Minnesota and us.. always ready for the next duty!!

Capt’n salute(s) to you my friendDan & Darlene, Sue @ Phil & I .enjoyed a few in your honor. You should be having one with us.but then again I’m sure you are! Love ya man I’m sure brother Joe’s got ya laughing!

Miss you so much Mike

Captain Morgan toast to Mike - 18 years ago today- he was taken too soon!

6/117/2023. Two days early but now 18 years... Always think of you when I see the patch on my jacket.

6/19/2022. 17 years... Always think of you when I see the patch on my jacket. No Captain Coke tonight but...

6/19/2021. 16 years and still remember the fun we had... I've had this patch on my bike jacket since 2007.

6/19/20 - We still miss you a ton Mike. 15 years now and all of us will never forget this day and how much you mean to us. We look forward to the next visit to Lake City, MN and cherish the time together as a family. Thanks Mike for being the beautiful memory in our hearts.

6/19/19. 14 years and will never forget the all the good times we had together. Didn't tip a Captain Coke tonight but will this Friday! RIP Delwinkle!

Looked for this last year and nothing came up. Then just got a notification on a recent post. Wow - ten years. We still think of you and tell stories! And 1 Captain Coke!

Hi Mike! it's been 10yrs and we cherish your memory even more as you inspire our future thoughts, dreams, and generations. You would be proud to know that we now owns our beloved Lake City home and will gather there often and toast to you with your dear friends.

Christmas is fast approaching. I hang up the little birch bark stocking ornament that I made for you (you always had it hanging on the shift in your vehicle). Your sister Sue gave it to me when we were cleaning out your home. You are missed so much Mike. We always said that we would celebrate our 60th together-hit the big 61 this year.

8 years now and we still remember. We'll tip one in your memory.

Now 7 years and we'll still tip a Captn'Coke tonight in remembrance of Delwinkle!

Greg & Kim

Ride free Brother! A candle is lit and we will never forget. We sure miss you! You will always be #1 in our family.

6 years have gone by - time goes on and still telling stories about Delwinkle - all good. Let's all toast a Capt'n Coke to Mike in his memory!

Happy Birthday dear friend. Miss and Love you. You would be 59 and I would be catching up with you in October. Wish I could have a Captain/Coke with you. Such a shame your life was cut short. Love to you-Jackie

Well Mike we sold the house on Long Lake and we will be closing on your Birthday. Found some wonderful pictures of you at the lake-so many good times. Miss you Mike. Easter is coming up and I remember the time that I came to your house and we went out and had to come home so that I could color eggs to take up to my folks house. I forgot them and you had lot's of egg salad sandwiches as I recall. Love you Mike. Jackie

Mike,
Think of you so often. I will be 58 in a couple of days. You were always older and we had alot of fun kidding each other about that. 1952 a very great year MIKE. Walker our golden that you loved had to be put down on the 30th of April this year at the age of 15. She loved you as much as I did Mike.

Jackie

hi Mike,
Did not have the heart to write on the 19th. We miss you so much and I hope that your ears are ringing in HEAVEN because we talk about you so much!!!! It has been 3 years for mom Mary. Hope that you are looking down on all of your friends. We miss you and love you Mike.
Jackie

A toast to you Mikey!! We reminise often here to great times my friend! One of your favorite times is coming this weekend .."Water Ski Days" in Lake City. So dump a little rain on the parade will ya!! TH, Steve & I are heading to Sturgis again this year so please follow along...maybe Steve make it all the way if you're helping. Take care my friend...I miss you so!

4 years and a day. Delwinkle, we still think about you. Still have stories!

Well today you would be older than me by a few months. Loved the times that we would go out for a few and celebrate. You are in my thoughts so much Mike. We have decided to let go of the lake home that you loved. It is getting to the point that all we do is work in the yard. I have many memories of sitting on the beach soaking up the sun. I miss you Mike. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

Love, Jackie

3 years have gone by - wow. Still talking stories about Delwinkle - all good. Let's all toast a Capt'n Coke to Mike tonight!

Mike,
My heart is aching today!!! It has been 3 years. So much has happened in our lives that I would love to share with you. I drove by your old house the other day with Gordy. Oh the memories!!! You should see the blue spruce that we planted for you. What a magnificent tree. We love you and miss you so very much Mike.

Well Mike and family ,another year goes by and yup still on our minds. Just a note to say memories last forever and you are not forgotten. And to your wonderful family, may the memories and their faith carry them as each year passes by

Hey Bud..."remember the Cactus"? Well we initiated another Mikey...(Mikey Heimer) on our trek to Sturgis this year. Of course there were many more initiation(s) for the first timer and we've got the usual incriminating pic's to pass around too. While the trip this year was shorter than normal we still managed to see and do a lot of things. The #10, Costner's "Mid Night Star" & the Franklin in Deadwood. The Franklin was another good time but at the same time, tough for TH & I. I added a picture for you to hang where ever it may fit...enjoy man...we enjoy the memories and toast a Capt'n-Coke in your direction often!!

Elmo & TH

I still think of you Mike whenever I see an Excel Truck, and I smile thinking of your grin and tellimg me I was one of the nicest ladies
You were always so kind to me...
What a gentlemen...

Haven't forgotten about Delwinkle. Otis, Kim, her sister from TX and I, tipped a Captain Coke in his memory yesterday.
Hard to believe it's been two years.

Mike, I will be out of town on the 25th and once again you will be older than me. Do you remember that we lost our Golden the same day that you were born.Kinda was 14 years old? In 1995. She loved you so much! So many times that you came up to the lake and Kinda would jump up on your lap. Mike I think you loved her so much because she really tuned into to you and I also think that you and I had such a connection that she felt that all is well with my mom as long as she likes Mike. May you rest in peace and we miss you so very much. We have driven by the old house so many times and wish that we could stop in and have a nice dinner with you, chicken on the grill would be the choice.

WE LOVE YOU MIKE
Jakie and Gordy

Well Mike it will not be long and you will be older than me again. 55 on the 25th. I can not believe that we are this old. I think of you so often. My best friend Holly that you dated for some time still thinks of you and we wish that things were different. You are in my thoughts and prayers every night. I still think of all the fun that we had at 2115 Neilson Ave in Long Lake. The birthdays, Saint Patricks day, christmas, easter and the holidays that we made up.We had the best time. My mother still talks about the time that Gordy and I kicked every body out of our house so that we could spend CHRISTMAS with our friends. Gert was not doing well at that time.I still can see her in the living room of your house, what a sweetie. I love and miss you so much MIKE.

Jackie

Hello again. I am glad that this book is still available. Your entries, Jackie, are such a comfort and I am glad that you, and others continue to write. I am writing at this time because, just a short year ago, both Jane and Mary were in Minneapolis to attend a cheerleading contest for one of Jane's daughter. Isn't it like Mary, so young at her age, to be able to ride a bus up here with cheerleaders and stay at a hotel amidst swarms of teenage girls?!!! My goodness! Well, fortunately, they needed a little reprieve and were available to come to my house while the girls attended a banquet. Little did I know that this would be the last time I saw Mary. I had no idea. I thought it would be the beginning of many times to come. Some of my best freinds were over, too, and just LOVED Jane and Mary. One of my freinds told Mary, "Everyone needs to have a Nice Aunt Mary, I have one too." She was right. I was lucky to have a Nice Aunt Mary.

It seems like yesterday that this happened or, more importantly, that it should happen again. Mary should be coming up again this year with Jane, ride the bus with the girls, and stand in my kitchen laughing and crying and being her spunky self. And yes, she had "a cry" about Mike. It was still so fresh with her. She said she cried every day. Despite support, she maybe had more pain than a human can handle.

This year at a Christmas party, I saw some of the folks from the Hennepin County Attorney's Office where Mike's case was prosecuted. I told them how Mike's mom had passed away within a year of his death. I said that when one someone commits murder, they kill more than one person. The county attorney agreed. He said that is why their office is so aggressive about murders...because each murder impacts many lives. It did ours. I hope I am not being too macabre.

I know that Mary is with Mike, is happy, and definetly is still here in a sense, and is with the rest of her family. She would never really leave them. So, that brings peace.

Hope everyone is well and will have a Heck of a Year on Mike's behalf. He wouldn't have it any other way. Mary wouldn't either. They both loved and enjoyed life.

My Best to All, Cousin Barb

This will be the second year that I find you on my christmas list and am unable to send you a card. This time of the year we spend time reflecting on our past and we somehow become child like again. I think of all the trim the tree parties that we had and the times you were with us for christmas. When we are in Long Lake and go to the Red Rooster I think of the very first time we met and wish I could go back to see your wonderful smile and have a warm hug from you. The tree that we planted seems to require more decorations this year, it is getting bigger. Mary's will catch up. I really miss my conversations with your Mom. Felt likeI knew her because you spoke so often of her. I grew to love her. I told your mom at one point that I have the same dream every once in awhile about you. Somehow I feel that you are here with us. Wishing for your family a very BLESSED CHRISTMAS! You are forever in our hearts.

Jackie

We have missed you so much Mike. I drove by your house on the 19th in the evening. Gordy had total knee replacement that day and he is back home and doing well. We think of you all of the time. It just does not seem possible that it has been a year since you were taken away from us. You are forever in our hearts. The tree is growing and we planted one for Mary right next to yours. We miss you Mike.

Thoughts and prayers to your family.

Jackie and Gordy

Hi Mike

Not a day gets by that we don't think of you. Ottis has been going to your house and making sure everthing is ok for you. Just the way you like it not a spot in the sink. We miss you Mike!!!!

My sympathy to all of Mike's family and to his beloved friends on this day, the anniversary of his death. Hard to believe that it has been a year since we all, Mike included, got the surprise of a lifetime. And, it is sooo amazing that Mary followed during this same year, an event no one would have expected. It is nothing short of amazing. She and Mike are surely together now and, I am sure, working on comforting the rest of their family. My aunt Mary’s funeral was one of the most beautiful that I have ever experienced. While Mike’s funeral appropriately emphasized the tragedy, Mary’s seemed to celebrate her going “home” to be with Mike. Mike's presence was felt there also, not only in the fact that Otis made it down so that Mike’s red vehicle was so wonderfully part of the procession, but also in the way the utility company was out in the church parking lot the whole time apparently at work. Otis said that Mike had initially worked for Kankakee but wanted to move somewhere where there was “indoor plumbing!” Yep…that’s Mike. He loved Minnesota and had his way of expressing things. At Mary’s funeral, many of the relatives remembered Mike’s friends saying how nice you guys all were and how they often think of you when they see motorcycles now. So my heart goes out to everyone, but especially to the family, not only for the significance of this day, but for their double loss this year. Sincerely, Barb Kiffe (Mike's cousin)

A tribute to Mike and our heart felt, sincere condolences to his family on the passing of Mary.

The good times can't be erased, so we remember them often. I share a few "of the many" that relate to those good times and being with and having great friends !

Delmore family,

Once again, so sorry over the passing of Mary. Over this past year I have grown to Love your Mom and the fact the Mike always said that my Mom and his look alike and they did. Mary was such a kind and wonderful person. We have shared so many great memories of Mike; I am so glad that they are together. I will miss her phone calls and I will keep forever in my heart the wonderful conversations that we have had and I still have the e-mals that she has sent to me.

Love to all of you,

Jackie and Gordy Morrill

Mike,

Bonnie & I along with Dick & Terry, celebrated your birthday by hoisting a few Captain's @ the Port last night. Just so you know...we try to copy your signature hold on the glass when we toast you. I wish I could ask you why you held your drink that way!?
The riding season has started in ernest...thus the many fun memories will again be replayed and some relived. Thanks for those memories Mikey...I smile right now thinking of you doing the happy feet thing...wish I could see ya doing it now.

I planted a picture in the Photo Gallery of our Happy Birthday toast to you. Dick, the older gent in the middle, is the only one able to master your signature grip on the glass.

Until the next memory Mike.....

Happy Birthday Mike. We spent quite a few together, your birthday and our anniversary. I still can't believe you are really gone. On Sunday, our anniversary, we will ride a few extra miles for you. We miss you so much.

Happy Birthday to a great guy who

always had a big smile for you!



Happy Birthday Mike!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIKE ! AS RANDY & I WERE DRIVING TO THE CITIES ON SATURDAY WE SAW ALL THE BIKERS & IT MADE US WONDER IF TERRY ,DICK & GLEN WERE OUT DRIVING IN MEMORY OF YOU.I KNOW YOU ARE MISSED VERY MUCH NOT ONLY BY YOUR FAMILY BUT ALSO YOUR FRIENDS.

Amen Partner!



Happy Birthday Mikey! We are hoisting a few @ the Port for ya tonight....see ya there.



"Thank You" for being our Friend.





Glenn J. Dwelle Jr.

Mike,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! As you always said, "You will catch up to me in six months." Found myself wanting to send you a card. We miss you so very much. Was with Holly this past weekend and we shared alot of laughs over some of the things we all used to do.



Love, Jackie and Gordy

Mikey,



Today we remember you on the occasion of your 54th birthday. If you weren't where you are, knowing what you know, you'd never believe how much we miss you every day.



Terry L. Heimer

We just got back from Sedona, Arizona. We built a home down there. Gordy and I met with Mike when we got back last year and told him of our plans and he was so excited and said that he hoped that he could come and see us. He dated a good friend of mine, Holly and she lives in AZ. We had such a great time talking about Mike and all of the fun we had with him. Such good memories. On our way home this year we stopped in Sturgis, SD; out of our way but thought that we would place a red rock from Sedona in honor of Mike on one of the back streets of Sturgis. I am sure that he was looking down on us and smiling. Love to the Delmore family. Miss Mike so much.

Happy Birthday Mary!

Gordy and I were cleaning out our closets today and I found some old papers and articles. Going through them I thought that I needed to throw these things away. Why I would go through them one by one was a mystery to me, but I did. Among the many papers I found a note from Mike and it said-Jackie

It's GREAT having you here. Stay as long as you want. Keep a good thought and smile. With a smiling face drawn and at the end it said-Love ya-Mike. I felt I needed to call Mary and low and behold it was her Birthday. She said that Mike always called her on her Birthday-so I said HAPPY BIRTHDAY MA!! It was a Mikey thing!!! God does work in very mysterious ways.

Jackie

Went to Minneapolis this past weekend and in the back of my mind was the, "Have to call Mike", such a natural response for the both of us. We so miss Mike!!! The tree looks GREAT-look forward to decorating it for the Holidays.

Love, Gordy and Jackie

Not a day goes by that I do not think of Mike. I am sure that he was at the Sturgis rally this past weekend. Every year that Mike went he would bring me a T-shirt. I am sure your buddy's went and you were riding along side them every step of the way. Miss you Mikey!

Jackie

To the entire Delmore Family,



My thoughts and prayers are with you. As some of you know I had the opportunity to spend time with Mike and some of you in Lake Tahoe many years ago. We had many laughs and I have fond memories of Mike. Dan and Sue, I know how it feels to lose a big brother, my heart breaks for you!

Our deepest sympathies and prayers to your family! May the prayers of many comfort you during this time of tragedy.

The Schmelter Family (Collegaue of John Pilotte)

Mike's Eulogy-By Jackie Morrill-6-24-05 Wake at the Huber Funeral home.

IN MEMORY OF OUR FRIEND MIKE



20+ years ago I was sitting in a local establishment watching a hockey game. Little did I know that the man next to me would be someone that I am very proud to call my friend. Gordy got to know Mike and the two of them had so much in common, he soon became a member of our family.



We had a group of friends who did not have family nearby. They called themselves orphans so they were invited to our home for holidays. My father always said he went from two daughters to at least four more children. We could always count on Mike to send the most beautiful centerpiece for the table and be the last one to leave.



One Christmas I made Mike an ornament. I was so pleased to see it hanging in his SUV. When he would get a different vehicle there would be the ornament in its usual place.



Over the years we have shared lots of laughs. For those of you that do not know this, Mike took line dance lessons and he WAS GOOD!!! One Friday evening Mike put on his cowboy hat and boots and tried to teach me the Billie Rae Cyrus Achy Brakey Heart in his living room. He told Gordy that he was stuck with me for the evening because I just didn’t get it.



The first time I saw Mike cry was when he had to put his dog Gert down. He loved the old girl. He loved coming home and be greeted by her. He carried a picture of her in his wallet for the longest time. Not long after that we had to put down our Golden and it happened to be on Mike’s birthday, April 25th 1995. More tears, Mike loved Kinda.



His friends could always count on him when they needed help. Mike took time off work to load our moving truck and drive it to Walker. Once we arrived Mike volunteered to make dinner (chicken, we think that is the only recipe he new, it was good).Chicken was one of his dad's favorites.



We never did receive a bill from Mike’s Motel Six (Leave the light on). There was a period of time when we made numerous trips to the cities. Mike’s Motel Six was always available with the best accommodations, including strong coffee and the morning paper!!! Mike did not like breakfast!!!!



In all of the years we knew Mike, he was always upbeat, had a GREAT SMILE, and ready to have fun!! Mike will always be the brother I never had.





Each life is so very precious in this world,

But none more than the ones

We held close to our hearts.



A GOLDEN HEART STOPPED BEATING

HARD WORKING HAND PUT TO REST,

GOD BROKE OUR HEARTS TO PROVE TO US,

HE ONLY TAKES THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!



LOVE,

JACKIE AND GORDY MORRILL

Eulogy for Mike Delmore given at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church

6-25-2005



Thanks Mike



You know, it was just a little over 53 years ago and a few miles away from here that God decided the Delmore-Kiffe union needed a son to get kick-started. After an upload of values from Mom and Dad, a chase after his grampa Delmore’s pipe, a few whisker kisses from his grampa Kiffe, and a couple unauthorized uses of dad’s car and the “tinkter-tonkter” we got a ruddy, handsome Mike, aka uncle Mike, Mikey, Dizzy, Dilwinckle… my big brother.



Mike was a lifetime AMA (American Motorcyclist Association) member and the terror of McCail’s jail. He was Gerty’s favorite and as Terry Heimer told us last night (at the wake), he defined “nice guy”.



Mike, I never shared with you enough how much I Iooked up to you as my big brother, probably because I got too tall to see your wisdom.



But just let me say thanks Mike.



Mike, thanks for showing us our generation through the 60s and 70’s.

Mike, thanks for role modeling independence, hard work, and compassion

Hey Mike, thanks for quietly helping our family through transitions and keeping our Mom and Dad safe on Bush Ave.

Thanks Mike for persevering in your work and keeping all the happy lights on.

Mike, thanks for your positive energy, skiing, riding, and teaching us about fun.

Thanks Mike for your quiet, unassuming demeanor.

Mike, thanks for being the tireless uncle and friend to inspire a new generation

Mike, thanks for your unconditional love and there was no greater love than that you had for your family and friends.

Mike, thanks for raising the bar on life but letting a few of us slip under anyway.



And thank you god for making this all possible just little over 53 years ago and a few miles away from here.



OK Mike, you’re on the best ride ever now. Riding free and easy.



As you used to say to me, “we didn’t come here to play cards”.



You betcha Mike, that sounds good to me too.

MIKE’S EULOGY - By Terry Heimer

6-24-05 Wake at Huber Funeral Home



If you’d have asked me a week ago if any man could be “too nice a guy”, I’d have said “no way”. We all have faults, ways of acting, or idiosyncrasies that might strike others as bad manners, ill will, or mean-spirited. But since Sunday, when Mike was so quickly and evilly yanked out of our lives, I’ve had to rethink my position. I now firmly believe in my heart that someone could be “too nice a guy”.

Did you ever meet anyone who really knew Mike that didn’t like him? Or had anything bad to say about him? I don’t think so. In most cases, when something tragic like this happens, everyone interviewed says….”what a great person” or “he was such a good neighbor”…..even if sometimes you know that it wasn’t true. In Mike’s case however, we all know that it’s a fact – he was a great guy, a good neighbor, a loving son, a true friend, and a good big brother.

Ask Lance about Mike working on his pit crew….he’ll tell you that Mike worked like it was a $50,000 a year job.

Ask my wife and the other wives….they’ll all tell you that Mike always treated them with respect, and like they were his friends too, not just so-and-so’s “old lady”.

Ask my niece, who knew Mike when she was young….she told me yesterday that she always remembers Mike as “the good-looking, quiet, nice friend of Terry’s”.

Ask my kids about “Uncle Mike”….the guy who always included them every time he brought his boat to Lake City.

Ask any of the people that he biked or snowmobiled with….”Hey, Mike, wanna ride all day?” – “Okay”….”Mikey, wanna just hang out and party all day?” – “Okay”………

“Mike, do you wanna eat here? Or there?” – “Either way”.

Ask anyone who ever hung out with Mike, or stood next to him in a picture (with that ever-present wry little grin on his face)….they’ll tell you “what a guy”.

Ask anyone who ever saw him do his little “happy feet” dance….is this not a guy to love?

Since this horrible piece of man’s-inhumanity-to-man happened, I’ve heard a lot of Mike’s friends saying – “I should have….”, or “We could have….”, or “If only Mike would have….”. You can’t think that way. We all do what we want to in life – whether it’s good, bad, or otherwise, and then we live with the outcome. You can’t second-guess yourself, or what happens. Everything happens for a reason, and in this case I think that the Man Up Above needed someone who was “too nice a guy” and so he took Mike.

Any of us who knew him will never forget him, and will carry fantastic memories of this guy with us forever.

The motorcycling world lost two legends this year – David Mann and Indian Larry.

We lost a legend in Mike.



Ride free forever, partner, and Godspeed.





Terry Heimer

They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but then an entire life to forget them. We will never forget Mike. He was the brother my wife (Jackie never had). Mike never liked to play pull-tabs. One night we out at Fritz's and Joyce's in Loretto, Jackie said, Mike give me five bucks and I know you will win. He won $175.00 dollars. The good guy that he was, he wanted to share. He took home the $175.00. We Love you Mike and thank you for taking care of the little woman so many times. Gordy

Dear Delmore Family:

There are no words that can convey how incredibly sad we feel for the loss of Mike. We did not know him well and spent only a few days with him, but will always remember him singing "Boil That Cabbage Down", with Dan, late at night on the top of a houseboat. He was funny and kind and quiet and we know losing him will leave a void in your lives. Our thoughts are with you.

Mike, you were the brother I never had.You touched so many lives. A big piece of all our hearts has been torn away. May God's love be our strength and comfort. To the Delmore family, Thank-you for sharing Mike with all of us for so many years. Gordy was always comforted when I was in the cities, knowing my big brother Mike was taking good care of me.

We were so sad to hear the news about Mike. He was a very genuine person with a great personality. Anytime that we saw him, he was always smiling. He will be truly missed. Our hearts go out to his family in this difficult time.

I was introduced to Mike a couple years ago and was instantly taken by his warmth and cute smile. He had an attractive calmness about him. We went out on a couple dates but nothing more than a mutal friendship ever developed between us. During the last couple years, we would bump into each other around town, at the hardware store or the local pub. He always greeted me with a BIG hello and that smile.

His death saddens me greatly and I am praying for his family. I feel blessed to have crossed paths with him and regret that he was taken too soon.

Dear Dan,Darlene,Sue,Phil, Mrs Delmore and to all the Delmore family members.

We the McGurn family want to express to all of you our deepest and sincere sympathy in the loss of your loved Michael . There are no words that will ease the pain but please know that we are all praying for all of you.

God Bless all of you .

The McGurn family

We want to express our deepest sympathy to the Delmore family. Mike was a good friend to all and had a smile that warmed your heart and was very contagious. Wishing you comfort and strength at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mike was a very special person and he will on the memories of the many people whose lives he touched. I feel very lucky to have had the opportunity know him and spend a part of his life with him. Thanks Mike.

Mike thanks for the great memories you were our true freind no matter what it was you were there for us(even when we lost power)you will never be forgotten...love you forever

Friend, Nieghbor, Constant, Quiet, Unassuming. Mike was quick to make friends, and loyal to the end. We have lost more than a friend, more a brother to all who knew him. Thank you Delmore family for sharing your gift with all of us.

Dan, Darlene, Sue & Phil, This has been a rough year & we are so sorry for all of you. I am sure Michael was a wonderful guy since you guys are tops with us. God Bless, travel home safe & embrace your friends in CA who will be here for you. Love, Erin

Hard to express in words what we feel like over this. "Spike" will always be remembered as a guy who loved to ride and play yet worked hard and would give you the shirt off his back. Very honest, loyal and trustworthy. We will truely miss him and will always remember the many good times together.

I met Mike thru Lance and Shelly Coppin...We rode up snowmobiling to hayward and had many laughs together, Mike was kind , respectful and I will never forget his smile.





heaven just got themselves a great person .Memories last forever. May his family find strength in their faith..

My deep and sincere condolences over the loss of Mike. I went to school with him in Lake City, and our paths crossed many times with both of us living in Mound. He would offer kind words and his great smile as we would talk about common friends and old classmates. Our loss is definitely heaven's gain.

Mike is someone we met and instantly liked. We consider him a friend and know that he is now in God's hands. We are praying for him, his family, and the many people whose lives he has touched. Peace be with you friend.

We met Mike through his good friend Terry Heimer and we liked him instantly. He was one of the nicest people we have ever met. He was always fun to be around & he would stop at nothing to help his friends out. We are truly saddened by his death and will miss him terribly.