Mike was born on November 17th, 1945 in Kansas City, Missouri. Mike served in the United States Navy from 1966 to 1968, Mike was a Vietnam Veteran, and received the National Defense Service Medal. Mike attended Washington University where he received a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Mike then went on to work for Siemens as the vice President of Engineering. Mike met his soul mate, and the love of his life, Cora. The couple married in 1998 in Delaware, Ohio. Mike was extremely giving and always offered a helping hand. Mike was a proud patriot conservative. Mike enjoyed Cardinal baseball, golfing, bowling, and fishing. He really enjoyed being outside and enjoying nature, as well as, spending time with his family.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents John Michael, Grace Elizabeth, and Frances Marie, parents-in-law Kenneth and Betty Ruiter, grandchildren Bradon Anthony, Josiah Connor, and Zurianna, as well as, siblings-in-law Carol Bomar and Joseph Ruiter.
Mike is survived by his loving wife Cora Del Percio; children Michael Del Percio, Tony and Kimberly Del Percio, Rob Del Percio, Renee and Tony Lewis, Tina Del Percio, and Rachelle and Aaron Leinbaugh; grandchildren Tini Garcia, Caely Elaine, Aubrey Antonia, Courtney Paige, Gianna Grace, Jacob Jennings, Anthony Josiah, Taylor Milan, Benjamin Lucas, Camden Robert, and Paxton Aaron, great grandchildren Addison Renee, Levi Taylor, Isiah and Pharoah ; siblings Catherine and Kelly Graham, and John and Julie Del Percio; siblings-in-law Roxane Cotton and Joseph Desmond, Heather and Dane Powell, Connie and Ed Peterman, and Keith and Nancy Ruiter, As well as, several nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friend Irish Hill Blevins.
There will be a Celebration of Life held at the Del Percio Home, located at 1432 Simonelli road, Muskegon MI, 49445, starting at 2:00pm on April 30th, 2021. The service will be officiated by Pastor Tim Cross.
In lieu of flowers please consider making a memorial contribution, in Mike's honor, to the Cocker Spaniel Rescue of Michigan.
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