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MICHAEL ROY KATARZY

1949 - 2011

BORN

1949

DIED

2011

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Lemley Chapel

1008 Third Street

Sedro Woolley, Washington

MICHAEL KATARZY Obituary

Michael Roy Katarzy, age 62, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2011 in Monroe, Washington. He was born April 26, 1949 in Libby, Montana to Otto and Betty (Owen) Katarzy.

Michael grew up in Alameda County, California attending school and completing high school. He served with the U.S. Marines in Vietnam earning a Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars.

He came to Washington in 1980 residing in Burlington and Sedro-Woolley for many years where he worked as a carpenter and truck driver.

Michael enjoyed trap shooting, riding motorcycles, and carpentry.

He is survived by his father, Otto Katarzy and a brother, Darrel Katarzy both of Sedro-Woolley. His children, Michael Katarzy II, Steven Katarzy, and Rhonda Katarzy all of California.

Graveside Services with Military Honors will be Friday, August 26, 2011 at 11:00AM at Green Hills Cemetery in Burlington.

Visitation is available on Wednesday and Thursday from 9AM to 5PM at Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.

Arrangements and Services under the care of Lemley Chapel. Share your memories of Michael and sign the online guestbook at www.lemleychapel.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Skagit Valley Herald on Aug. 23, 2011.

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The Hill Family

August 24, 2011

Mike was always full of smiles and shared a lot of happy times and good memories with our family.
He will be missed and thought of with love.

Brenda Werden

August 23, 2011

My condolences to Mike's family and special friend JoAnn G.

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