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Mike Wheels Devlin

1958 - 2024

BORN

1958

DIED

2024

Mike Devlin Obituary

Mike "Wheels" Devlin, 65, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Mercy Medical Center surrounded by his entire family. Mike was born October 15, 1958 to Lewis and MaryAnn (Cashman) Devlin. He was raised in Prairieburg, Iowa and graduated from Central City High School in 1977. While in High School he excelled in multiple sports. Mike married Diane Sweeney on April 13, 1985. They enjoyed 38 wonderful years of marriage. Mike was very proud of being a Union Man. He worked many years at Wilson Foods and later became a Union Ironworker for Local 89. He always proudly pointed out that he had only missed two days of work in his entire life. Mike was an avid Steelers and Iowa Hawkeyes fan. He enjoyed scratching lotto tickets, doing word search puzzles, hunting with his son, and spending time with his family at their cabin. Most of all, however, he enjoyed a cold Busch light. Mike had a witty sense of humor and never met a stranger. Survivors include his wife, Diane Devlin; daughter, Crystal Devlin; and son, Cody Devlin; beloved granddaughters, Aria Petersmith and Kennedy Devlin; sisters, Marlys (Ray) Goebel and Sheila (Eric) Tye; brother-in-law, Dave (Maureen) Sweeney; aunts, Patsy Holub and Monica Carpenter and nieces and nephews, Amanda, Abby, Ashley, Alexis, Ethan, Brennan and Brad. Mike is preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and MaryAnn Devlin and uncle Jack Cashman. A celebration of life service will be held from noon to 6 P.M. Saturday, February 10th at the Moose Lodge, 1820 West Post Road, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404. Attendees are encouraged to dress casually. Papich-Kuba Funeral Service, Cedar Rapids, is serving the family.

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Published by The Gazette on Jan. 30, 2024.

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Mark Troendle

February 9, 2024

I played softball with Mike in cedar rapids and we played ball in Lansing on labor day . Get was a great ball player and the fastest guy I ever new. alot of great memories playing ball. Condolences to the family. Sparky - Mark troendle

Dani Emerson

February 2, 2024

I remember Mike from many occasions and instances.. but I remember at a very large family get together, when I was very young, I was incredibly embarrassed about something. Fortunately Mike saw my embarrassment through my smile and came and made everything great again. For the life of me I can´t remember what it was, or any of the conversation, but I remember the horrible feeling I had at that young age, and the amazing feeling Mike gave me just by being him. He will be missed, and now knows just how loved he is.

Rich Anderson

January 30, 2024

Sorry for your loss. I met Mike in Jr. High, during track & their the years at CC dances (I was from Alburnett). He was a strong, determined person.

Perry & Kim Valdez

January 30, 2024

Steeler Nation-
We didn't know Milke, but as a Steelers fan - our condolences to the family.
Cheers to a cold Busch Light!

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