Michael died peacefully at the age of 73, Tuesday February 6, 2018, after many years battling Alzheimer's disease. "Mike" lived a full, happy life alongside his true love, Sherry Lynn Krause. He was born September 25, 1944 in Wyandotte, MI. He graduated from Michigan State University in 1969 with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. Later, he worked for the State of Michigan - Department of Transportation until he retired in 1999 to travel the United States with Sherry in their motor home. He loved bowling, golf, playing cards, traveling the country, and spending time with family & friends. Preceding him in death are his wife Sherry, father Harold, mother Florence, brother Joel and sister Carol. He is survived by his daughter, Kelly Rolfe; sons, Kurt (Kim) Krause, and Jason (Amy) Krause; 7 grandkids and 3 great-grandkids, many nieces, nephews, and friends. He will be greatly missed. Services will be later this year. Friends may visit the guest book at www.tiffanyfuneralhome.com Arrangements by Tiffany Funeral Home.