Harold "Mike" Michael

Mike passed away peacefully at his residence in Nashua, NH on September 11th 2019. He died, as he lived, on his own terms with dignity, integrity and grace.

Harold Lewis Michael was born in Amery WI, December 19th 1925 to Anna and Louis Michael. He graduated from the University of WI with two degrees, a BS in Political Science and a BS in Marketing.

Mike proudly served as a U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Officer on active duty during WWII and in Korea.

He was passionate about politics throughout his life and very active in Wisconsin politics after serving in Korea. He was a leader in the effort to recall Senator Joe McCarthy.

Mike was a dedicated longtime member of the Christian Science Church in his community which led him to his career selling advertising for the Christian Science Monitor first in Chicago, then San Francisco before transferring to New York City. He later worked for Harvard Business Review and Gourmet Magazine. He made his home in Danbury CT where he and his wife Nancy raised two sons. Mike enjoyed gardening and beekeeping. He was a voracious reader, loved books and had an extensive library. During retirement he was a very active member of the Lion's Club, and volunteered for the CT Radio Information System (CRIS) reading for the blind.

Mike was predeceased by the love of his life, his wife of 62 years Nancy Michael, and by his son Michael Peter Michael and daughter-in-law Victoria Michael of Port Richey FL, and by his brother Delore Michael of Amery, WI.

He is survived by his son Lance Michael and daughter-in-law Teresa Michael of Litchfield, NH, and three grandchildren, Matthew Michael of Litchfield NH, Lauren Michael of Hallandale Beach, FL and Rebecca Michael of Coral Springs, FL.

At Mike's request, there will be no formal services.