Michael John Kerrigan's Obituary
Michael John Kerrigan died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Friday, October 13, 2023 after a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born on July 12, 1943 to John Gerard and Marion Leola (Jones) Kerrigan at Harper Hospital in Detroit. Mike attended Saint Ambrose Catholic School and after graduation he served in the United States Navy as a Torpedoman’s Mate 3rd Class. He was assigned to a submarine, the USS Croaker, from 1961 to 1963 and served during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Mike married the love of his life Sue on October 19, 1991.
After his service to our country, Mike pursued training in the Information Technology Field. He held several jobs before finding his career as an International Sales Support Manager with Compuware Corporation where he was employed for 18 years.
Mike retired in 1999. He spent his retirement enjoying his numerous grandchildren, taking them on adventurous trips where he shared his love for the outdoors. His wife, Sue, was by his side every step of the way and when they were not on an adventure with their grandchildren, they were on an adventure of their own.
Mike and Sue did not waste time during their retirement, they traveled around the United States, with several trips to Alaska. They enjoyed tracking down their ancestry which led them to Illinois, Red Lodge, Montana, Ireland, and Finland. They also enjoyed numerous other trips, but most of all they enjoyed each other’s company.
Mike is preceded in death by his son, James Michael Kerrigan, three infant children, and his parents, John and Marion Kerrigan.
Mike is survived by his wife of 32 years, Susan Kerrigan; his seven children, John, Mark, Michael (Lynn), Kevin (Aleisha), Patrick, Brian (Alison), and Kelly (Kevin) Darty; his step children Katie Kretler and Chris Kretler (Cristine Saunders); his grandchildren Ashley, Crystal, Gunnar, Douglas, Brannon, Taylor, Nena, Kevin, Morgan, J.L., Matt, Kyle, Kaylee, Alex, Jacob, Mikayla, James, Justin, and Mackenzie; his great grandchildren Blakelynn and Jack.
A funeral service will be Wednesday, October 18th at 5:00 p.m. at Young Funeral Home, China Twp. Visiting hours are from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. prior to the service. Mike will be buried in Red Lodge, Montana with his parents, grandparents, and many other relatives at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a memorial donation to Blue Water Hospice or a charity of your own choosing.
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