Michael Wayne Psaros,72, of Ann Arbor passed away peacefully on August 13, 2020 with family by his bedside. In recent years, he had serious health problems, which he fought daily to overcome. He never gave up his joy of living. He was born on February 9, 1948 in Prestonsburg, KY. Michael had a very strong faith in God. He had a commanding presence, a wonderful sense of humor, and loved to laugh.
Michael had the courage to try many things in his life, always having many goals for himself. As a young man he joined the U.S. Navy, and was discharged honorably. He attended the Diver’s Institute of Technology in Seattle, WA. He had a high regard for education and worked on college coursework at many times throughout his life, lacking only 3 courses to complete his Associate’s Degree at Washtenaw Community College. He loved music and had a natural talent for the harmonica. He also began taking trumpet lessons a few years ago. While at Washtenaw Community College, he participated in a jazz music class for two semesters which he really enjoyed. Michael loved sports and played both football and hockey while a student in the Ann Arbor Public Schools. He loved classic cars and motorcycles and owned a variety at different times in his life. Michael was also well read and always had something to contribute on topics from science to current events to philosophy. He had many interests, including: photography, diving, cooking, sports, and the journey of the Native Americans.
Above all, what Michael was most interested in and proud of: his family. He was the father to three children: Derrick (Heather) Psaros of Livermore, CA, Marina Psaros of San Francisco, CA, and Christopher (Alexis) Psaros of Santa Cruz, CA. Michael was also very proud of his two grandchildren, Ada and Kai, both of San Francisco, CA. Michael was a dear brother and friend to his five sisters: Sophia Mrozinski of Ann Arbor, MI, Gini Chable of San Diego, CA, Diana Alfaro of Ann Arbor, MI, Lida Bus (Roger) of Kalamazoo, MI, and Deborah Deja (John) of Ann Arbor, MI. He also had many nieces and nephews who loved him. “Uncle Mike” often unexpectedly called to check in on the happenings in his nieces and nephews’ lives and loved to engage in conversations about the latest sports highlights. Michael was an avid Wolverines, Red Wings, Pistons [Bad Boys], and Tigers fan and never gave up on the Lions. Michael was a generous supporter of the Disabled American Veterans and St. Joseph’s Indian School for Lakota (Sioux) children. Michael was loved by so many and will be dearly missed.
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