Michael Musial

Michael Eugene Musial passed away on August 30, 2025, in Royal Oak, Michigan, at the age of 74. Born on September 22, 1950, Michael's life was defined by an unwavering love of his family, friends, and country. Michael is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Colleen (Glynn). They met in second grade at Shrine of the Little Flower Grade School, were high-school sweethearts at Shrine High, and were married at Shrine church in 1972. They loved nothing more than tending their beautiful garden and home-the same home where Michael grew up. Together, they lovingly raised their son Michael (Muse), who inherited his dad's quick wit and love of the outdoors. Michael's favorite days were spent visiting Muse and his grandsons, Augustus (Gus) and Louis (Lou), in Bozeman, Montana, and cheering at their baseball games. Michael's family was his greatest joy. A veteran of the Vietnam War, Michael served with honor in the United States Marine Corps, a commitment that shaped his steadfast character. Following his military service, he managed his family's business, Brentwood Lanes, and he later worked at Stanley Door Systems, and in facilities management and maintenance. Michael was dependable, hardworking, and known as Mr. Fix-It. He was often the first call for family and friends in a pinch and was happy to drop everything to help. Michael is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Elizabeth Musial, and his siblings, Jerry, Alice, and Kas. Michael's sisters- and brothers-in-law loved him like their own brother and will miss him dearly, as will his friends, neighbors, and buddies in Bozeman. He will also be missed by his adoring nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, who always appreciated that "Uncle Michael" was a kid at heart. He enjoyed pranks, backyard forts, video games, and cartoons just as much as they did. Michael loved all Detroit sports, old Westerns, and Svengooli movies. He could often be found watching a Tigers' game in the garage on a warm summer evening. In retirement, he and Colleen spent countless, happy days strolling at the Detroit Zoo, Greenfield Village, and Belle Isle. The week before his passing, he traveled with his son, grandsons, and nephew, to celebrate his birthday at his beloved Indian Lake in the Upper Peninsula. This fishing trip with "the boys" was Michael's little preview of heaven and will be a cherished memory for those who loved him most. A Funeral Mass for Michael will be held on Monday, December 29 at 10:00 a.m. (visitation 9:30 a.m.) at the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica, 2100 Twelve Mile Rd., Royal Oak. Donations in Michael's memory may be made to the Shrine Catholic High School Football Program, c/o Shrine Catholic Schools Development Office, 3500 W. 13 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48073; the Solanus Casey Center, 1780 Mount Elliott St., Detroit, MI 48207; or to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306. Please share a memory at www.SullivanFuneralDirectors.com.