Norway- Joseph A. Michael, 64, of Norway, Mich., passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021, at Florence Health Services, Florence, Wis.
He was born May 16, 1957, in Detroit, Mich., son of the late James and Mary (Groves) Michael. Joe grew up in Mount Kisco, New York, and worked in the job core for a few years before entering the United States Army at age 17. Upon his honorable discharge, Joe moved back to New York, where he was employed as a cook. Joe later moved to Florida, where he received his associate's degree in engineering from Palm Beach College. He was employed by Kimley-Horn Engineering Company in West Palm Beach, where he served as a roadway designer. Joe married Kristina Finney on April 7, 2007, in West Palm Beach, Florida. In 2008 they moved to Iron Mountain, where they lived for a short period of time before moving to Norway in 2010.
Joe enjoyed photography, drawing, and music over the years.
Survivors include his loving wife of 14 years, Kristina; three sons, Brian (Samantha) Michael, Lake Worth, Florida, Ian (Christina) Michael, Tallahassee, Florida, and Jeff (Lynn) Mertz, Traverse City, Mich.; one daughter, Sarah (Josh) Mertz-Lisecki, Oak Park, Mich.; three brothers, Patrick (Ivon) Michael, David Michael, and Stephen (Mary) Michael; three grandchildren, Kaia, Jacob, and Sean; numerous nieces and nephews.
In accordance with Joe’s wishes, private family services will be held.
You may leave a condolence or tribute for Joseph’s family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com.
The family has chosen the Jacobs Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Iron Mountain, Mich., to honor Joseph’s legacy of life.