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MICHAEL POLIS Obituary

MICHAEL WAYNE POLIS Michael Wayne Polis passed away May 13, 2014, after a long and courageous battle with Huntington's disease. His strong determination and will to live life to the fullest leaves behind a lasting example for his family and friends. He loved flying airplanes, scuba diving, fast cars and motorcycles and spending time with family and friends. He always wanted to help people by being a volunteer fireman and EMT. Michael fought the good fight, finished the race and kept his faith. He is survived by his mother and stepfather Jo and Dennis Jensen; sister and brother-in-law Kathleen and Robert Knight; aunt and uncle Genna and Jim Lewis; cousins Mel and Stefan Sumers, Jay and Beth Lewis, Lance and Paula Lewis and Daphne and Kevin Cameron; extended family Angie, Nick, Matt, Tim and Tink Naccarato. He was preceded in death by his father Kelly Wayne Polis; sister Jennifer Erin Polis; grandparents Mary and Arthur Stapper and Carrie and Albert Polis. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 31st at Kreidler Funeral home in McAllen Texas. Visitation will begin at 12:30 PM followed by a service at 1:00 PM officiated by Father Greg Labus. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Huntington's Disease Society of America at the following link https://www.hdsa.org/gnta/greater-north-texas-affiliate/donate-to-greater-north-texas-affiliate.html. kreidlerfuneralhome.com Sign the guest book at www.themonitor.com/obituaries

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Published by The Monitor on May 27, 2014.

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David Kotzur

May 21, 2021

My good friend Michael.

Anne M. Raders

May 31, 2014

Dear Jo and family, My deepest condolences go out to you and your family during this difficult time. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Thinking of you with love.

Janet & Bob Vackar

May 31, 2014

Sending our love and prayers to the Polis family. Michael was such a sweet man. I heard someone recently say of our precious ones in Heaven, don't think of them as being in your past; think of them as being in your future. We are thinking of you today as you celebrate Michael's life.

Janet & Bob Vackar

David Kotzur

May 30, 2014

God Bless, Rest in Peace.

May 29, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

May 27, 2014

Sending love and prayers to the whole family.
Peace be with you.
Tricia Curl Osborne

Becky Pigg Black

May 27, 2014

Our thoughts & Prayers are with you during this time. He is flying high as your Guardian Angel. Rest in Peace Michael.
EHS Class of 1981

Debbie Riley

May 27, 2014

Jo, I'm so sorry for your loss. No mother should have to endure the loss of a child, but when they do I know in my heart GOD is standing beside her giving her strenght. Blessings to you and your family.

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