Michael J. "Mike" Everding

1963 - 2022

Nov. 6, 1963 - March 19, 2022
FAIRBANK - Mike Everding 58, of Fairbank and formerly of Stanley, passed away at his home on Saturday, March 19, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Nov. 6, 1963, in Waterloo, the son of Vernon and Gloria (Poock) Everding. Mike grew up in rural Tripoli and attended and graduated from Tripoli Community School with the class of 1982. On March 31, 1984 he married Tammy Mauer at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Waverly.
After high school he enrolled in the Animal Science Program at Hawkeye Institute of Technology where he received his Associates Degree. He followed his love of the farm by going to work for A.D.D. Angus Farms located in rural Arlington. Mike worked at many different jobs early in his working career including, Professional Office Services in Waterloo, Print Express in Independence, Area Education Agency 267 in Cedar Falls where he held the position of Printing and Production Supervisor.
Eventually Mike decided on law enforcement and enrolled and graduated from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy in Des Moines. His first assignment he served as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff in Linn County. After a couple of years in that position Mike became a Deputy Sheriff in Fayette County and held that position for 12 years, when his health forced him to retire. He was not willing to let his health stop him completely so he took on a part time job with the Iowa DNR for two summers working as a water patrol officer. Which worked out great for a guy who loved to fish anytime he could get a chance. Most recently Mike served as the Police Chief of Fairbank and held that position until his passing.
Mike was proud of his accomplishments during his time in law enforcement which included, being a DCI Marijuana identification expert, Technical Collision Investigator and serving as an instructor for the ATV Safety Institute and DNR for almost 10 years.
Mike was also the mayor of Stanley for three terms as well as serving on the city council for eight years. He also volunteered to serve on several boards including the Fayette County 911 board and the Cedar Valley Walleye board. In his spare time Mike was an avid fisherman, enjoyed riding 4 wheelers and just everything about the outdoors. Most of all Mike loved his family and spending time with them.
Mike is survived by his wife, Tammy, two daughters; Jessica (Adam) Thomson of Camanche and Jessica (Bradley) Bachman of Marion, five grandchildren; Owen, Greta and Iris Thomson, Delaney and Emberly Bachman, five brothers; Tim (Darlene) Everding, Dennis (Deb) Everding, Kevin (Dawn) Everding, Joel Everding and Randy (Nikki) Everding, his mother; Gloria Schildroth and stepfather Marvin Westendorf, his father- and mother-in-law; Darwin and Marlene Mauer, three sisters-in-law; Bonnie (Loren) Neuzil, Laurie (Vince) Lumetta and Nancy (Mark) Conklin, two brothers-in-law; Brian (Jenice) Mauer and Derwin (Julene) Mauer, one stepbrother, Michael (Kathy) Westendorf, three stepsisters; Michelle (Craig) Vogt, Melissa (Brian) Pawlack and Melody (Dan) Wright. along with many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Vernon Everding, his paternal grandparents, Elmer and Lorna Everding and his stepfather, Vern Schildroth.
Visitation: 3:30-7?p.m. Wednesday, March 23, at Woods Funeral Home, Fairbank, and for one hour before services Thursday at the church.
Funeral services will be 10:30?a.m. Thursday, March 24, at Zion Lutheran Church, 402 East Charles St., Oelwein. Interment will be in St. Matthew's Cemetery, Readlyn.
Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.
Cards and memorials may be sent to Tammy Everding, 402 2nd St. NE, Fairbank, Iowa 50629.