

He was born in Chetopa, Kansas on October 21st, 1947.
Michael graduated from Chetopa High School and received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Kansas State College of Pittsburg, Kansas, and a Masters of Public Administration from the University of Oklahoma.
He was married to Dorothy Jean Cole on June 27th, 1971 in Parsons, Kansas.
Michael had a career in the U.S. Navy for 23 years; earning 3 Meritorious Unit Commendations, a Joint Service Unit Commendation, 5 Good Conduct Medals, 2 Defense Service Medals, and the Navy-Marine Corp Overseas Medal. He also served with the Department of the Navy (JAG) for 17 years; earning a Meritorious Civilian Service Certificate for the Department of the Navy (2009).
He was a member of Skyway Church in Goodyear, Arizona and had a passion for ministry in his church, reading, and spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Cole, his brother, Kelly Cole, his children, Christine Carter, Jeffrey Cole, and Mary Beth Cole, and his grandchildren, Samantha Rovario-Cole and Charlotte Rovario-Cole.
In lieu of flowers, please visit the following link to receive donation and service/live stream information: https://skywaychurch.com/mike/.
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