Michael Troy Herring

Michael Troy Herring obituary

Michael Troy Herring

Michael Herring Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by All Veterans Funeral & Cremation - Colorado Springs on Oct. 18, 2025.

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Michael Troy Herring, age 85, passed away on October 10th, 2025 after a long struggle with Parkinson Disease.

He was born in McGregor, TX to Juanna and Robert Herring on June 15, 1940. Following high school he enlisted in the Army and proudly served for the next 32 years. Retiring from service as a Command Sergeant Major in 1992. Service included 3 tours of duty Vietnam and Desert Storm.

On an assignment to Germany the met the love of his life, Ingrid and they were married for the next 34 years, Following her death he met and married his second wife Denise in 1996, who survives him. Mike is also survived by daughters Sabine and Michelle, Stepdaughter Hope and Stepson Christian, nine grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

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