It is with great sadness that the family of Mike Dodge share news of his passing on February 19, 2021. He was 77 years old. Mike was born to Helen and Everett in Joplin, Missouri. He graduated from Missouri Southern State University, and shortly after began his career at State Farm Insurance in Columbia, Missouri. Mike’s career with State Farm Insurance brought him to Arizona where he obtained an MBA at Arizona State University. In 1976, Mike and Mary Ellen blended their families together, and resided in Texas for several years where Mike opened his own State Farm Insurance Agency. Mike retired from State Farm Insurance in Arizona as an Agency Manager. Throughout his life, he made many lifelong friends who shared his passion for golf, good times, and much laughter!
Mike struggled these past several years with Alzheimer’s disease, but still enjoyed getting out with his friends and family.
He his preceded in death by his parents, his first wife of 12 years, Beverly Dodge (1944-2014), and many canine companions.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen, sons, Brian and Brent (Amy), stepchildren, Richard (Tammie), Cindy (Bryan), and Marcus, grandchildren, Mike, John, Brandon, Allison, Dillon, Ashton, Tara, Rachel, Wesley, Tori, Zoe, and Luke, and several great grandchildren.
A celebration in his honor will be held at Mariposa Gardens, 400 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ, on Saturday, March 6th from 4pm – 6pm.
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