What a nice testament, Duane! Went all thru school with Mike and concur, never heard a complaint from him. Even in the brutal competition of PE Prison Ball, did not know of anything he wasn’t willing to try his best. His intellect was well known, but too was his kind heart.

Mike was one of the smartest, sweetest people I have ever known. We first met at Central Point Elementary when we both played in the band. In all the years I knew him, I never heard him complain about having cerebral palsy, a condition that made it difficult for him to walk. I have never met a more upbeat person. Mike was a really smart fellow. He earned a degree in chemistry, not something most of us were capable of, and made a living as a chemist for many years. He had an exceptional intellect. I have fond memories of going on model rocket launches with him and hanging out his house with him and his brother, Danny. It was such a sad day when I learned he had passed away.