Michael was born on July 11, 1958, in Kane, Illinois, to Charles and Gloria Perdun. He emancipated himself at 17 to join the United States Army, and retired a Sergeant First Class. On October 13, 1978, he married Sandra Wallette Wisenbaker, and they shared 47 years together.
After the Army, Michael built a career in healthcare. He worked as an LPN at University Community Hospital and as an RN at Florida Hospital, and he retired from AdventHealth as a Physician's Liaison for the Cerner program. He dedicated his free time to backyard farming and self-sufficient living, and he never stopped learning something new.
Michael was the strong, silent type, but those who knew him well knew he was funny and goofy. He treated everyone with respect.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Gloria Perdun.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra; children, Jonathan (Mya), Matthew, Rebekah (Brett), Rachel (Aaron), Gabriel; grandchildren, Amara, Tayani, Lorelei, Dakota, River, Atlas; brother, Keith; sisters, Melissa and Bridgette. He also leaves behind his honorary children, Peter Kowsh (Rebecca) and their children, and Nicholas Seeber and his daughter.
Visitation will be held at Stowers Funeral Home, 401 West Brandon Boulevard, Brandon, Florida 33511, on October 30, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, followed by a Celebration of Life at the same location on October 30, 2026, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. A Committal Service will take place at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 Southwest 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, Florida 33513, on October 30, 2026, at 1:30 pm.
