He was born on December 6, 1965 in Pensacola, Florida to Richard Marcell Post Sr. and Margaret Rose Dungan Post. He is an alumnus of Bishop Lynch High School and the University of Texas at Austin.
Michael leaves behind his loving mother, Margaret Rose Dungan Post, brothers and sisters Richard, Charles and Cindy, Lisa, Kathy and Buddy, Diane and Joseph, John and Carole, David and Karen, and Anne and Tim. He is also survived by nieces and nephews Ricky, Julian, Jeremy and Jennifer, Matthew and Susie, Michelle, John, Elizabeth, Krisanne, Ashley, Lauren, Elenor, Emily, and Cassidy. Additionally, he leaves behind his beloved dog Heidi.
Michael was an enthusiastic antique map and navigation instruments collector, amateur astronomer and science fiction reader. He loved playing with his nephews and nieces. His greatest love was helping and supporting his family. He will be missed by loving family and friends.