Michael was born on 04-01-1966 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The son of Sally Jo Ives, and James Thomas Shimek, Father of Tacarra Shimek, Jacklene Shimek, and Emma Shimek Grandfather of Raine, Radley, and Aksel.
His favorite hobbies were Family Time, Golf, Fishing, Harley Davidson Motorcycles, Wine Tasting, Football Games, Watching Nascar, Viking Festivals, and Rodeos.
He was Cherished. He was the best dad three daughters could have asked for, a leader, and a friend everyone held close to their heart, everyone's favorite person. Funny, wise, witty. Michael was beyond loved; he will be missed by everyone, and never forgotten.
