Born March 25th, 1956, in Kansas City, Missouri, Michael served his city in the Kansas City Fire Department for 29 years. In May of 1997, he was promoted to Fire Captain and remained a well-respected leader until his retirement in 2006. Michael was a loyal Kansas City Royals and Chiefs fan as well as an avid hunter and fisherman.
Surviving Michael is his only son, Kyle (Gail) Herrick, of Springfield, Missouri, and his three sisters: Erin (Ed) Harper of Texas, LouAnn Herrick of Oregon, and Christine Renault of Oregon. Also surviving him are step-mom, Kristina Herrick-Clovis, of California and half-sister, Katy Jones-Eagle, of Idaho. Preceding him, his oldest sister, Debbie Herrick, and his parents, Duane and Christine “Lori” Herrick.
Services will be held Friday, November 21st, 2014, at McGilley & Sheil Funeral Home at 11924 East 47th Street in Kansas City, Missouri. Family and friends are encouraged to attend visitation from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with a celebration of life to follow at 7 p.m.