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GLADSTONE -- Michael L. Mosher, 77, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Sunny View Adult Foster Care in Gladstone, Mich.
He was born in Antigo, Wis. on September 6, 1947, the son of Leonard and Lillian (Donahue) Mosher. He attended Lake Superior State University where he earned a bachelor's degree in accounting.
Michael was drafted in the U.S. Army in September of 1967. There he earned the rank of specialist technician while being awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Sharpshooter (Rifle) Medal. He was honorably discharged in August of 1969.
On August 29, 1970, Michael married the former Sally Sharp in Aniwa, Wis. They had three sons and shared 54 years together.
Michael worked first for Chicago and North Western Railroad as a transportation dispatcher and then for Mead Paper, until his retirement in September of 2009. Following retirement, he worked at Home City Ice as a driver during the summer months. He also was a volunteer firefighter in the Cornell fire department for over 40 years.
Mike was a master fly fisherman and also enjoyed hunting, shooting, and his grandchildren. Michael also was a member of the Great Lakes Sportsman Club.
In addition to his wife, Sally, Michael is survived by his children, Todd (Peggy) Mosher of Wilson, James "Jim" (Joanna) Mosher of Minneapolis, Minn., and William "Bill" (Heather) Mosher of Marquette, Mich.; his grandchildren, Maddie, Austin, Miles, Micah, Simon, Rex and Jack; and his siblings, Dennis (Sue) Mosher, Sue (Don) Warren, and Mary Mosher-Johnson.
Along with his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his brothers Leonard Jr., Eugene, and John Mosher and his sisters Noreen Mosher-Heine and Patricia Anderson-Mosher.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Anne's Parish, 817 S Lincoln Rd, Escanaba, Mich. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 1 p.m. officiated by Rev. Fran J. DeGroot. A meal will be provided by the church after the mass.
A committal service and military honors will take place at Gardens of Rest Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family to purchase trees that will be planted on their property in memory of Michael.
A message of condolence may be directed to the family by visiting www.crawfordfuneralhomes.net. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the Mosher family.