Michael loved many things in his life, his job working for the military (especially the MARINES), maintaining his yard and property, playing cards, crossword puzzles, his John Deere tractor but most of all he loved his family.
Michael is survived by his wife of 37 years, Phyllis; his children, Michael L. (Sally) Mathias II, Dawn Mathias, and Tracie (William) Lunde; grandchildren, Austin (Emma) Lunde, Nathaniel Mathias and Samantha Walker, as well as many other family and friends who cherish his memory.