Michael Winthrop Center, longtime resident of New Orleans, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at the age of 69. He was born in Huntington, New York on February 7, 1950 to the late Kenneth Warren Center and Irma (Brockway) Center Paar. In 1972, Michael graduated with a degree in Geology from Monmouth College in Monmouth, Illinois before moving to south Louisiana. Michael spent his 38 year career as a paleontologist, primarily with Paleo-Data, Inc., and was an active member in several professional societies. On February 14, 1986 he married his beloved wife of 34 years, Elaine Simmons Center. Together, they had two sons, Michael Lee Warren Center and Kenneth Jordan Center. Michael is survived by his wife, Elaine; sons, Michael and Kenneth; grandson, Kaiden; and brothers, Charles and Mark Paar.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Service in the chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Metairie Humane Shelter or Wounded Warrior Project.
The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com
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