Michael David Stanford,
March 16, 1957 - October 17, 2010
Obituary
REEDSBURG- Michael D. Stanford, age 53, of Reedsburg, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010. He was born on Mar. 16, 1957, in Madison, the son of Herbert and Eleanor Dolly (Fields) Stanford. Michael graduated from West High School in 1975 and furthered his education at Madison Area Technical College in steamfitting through Steamfitter Local 394. He worked at Mechanical Team, General Heating and Air Conditioning, Hooper Corporation and U.W. Physical Plant. Michael enjoyed being outdoors, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, motorcycling, horseback riding, football, cutting wood and being with his friends and family. He was very active in many charity motorcycle rides. Michael is survived by his devoted fianc, Sandy (Gasser) Cole; two loving daughters, Sarah (Scotty) Vale of Evansville and Amy (Josh) Crooks of Belleville; two grandsons, Gavin Vale and Tyler Crooks; parents, Herb and Dolly of Madison; brother, Daniel (Sandy Piernot) of Cross Plains; two sisters, Debra (David) Lueders of Cross Plains and Lisa Snyder of Corona, Cali.; Sandras sons, Taylor and Dylan Cole; and many nieces, nephews and god children. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL HOME, 1150 Park Street, Oregon, at 11 a.m., on Friday, Oct. 22, 2010. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and also on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service
Cemetery:
Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park.
Visitation:
Visitation will be at the funeral home on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and also on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Service:
Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL HOME, 1150 Park Street, Oregon, at 11 a.m., on Friday, Oct. 22, 2010.
Events
There are no events for Michael yet.
Photos
No photos of Michael have been shared yet.
Memories
JK
Jennifer & Randy Kloskey
Other •
Mike will be greatly missed. We spent lots of time laughing and sharing a drink or two in the North Woods over the years at the Havey Cabin, the St Dennis Beer Tent, CG Fest, just to name a few!
He had a contagious laugh and smile that will not be forgotten. Our thoughts are with you during this tough time. We will forever have a drink for Mike each time we are at the campfire up north! Here's to you!
DS
Department of Food Science
Other •
On behalf of the faculty and staff at the Department of Food Science, please accept our condolences on the loss of Mike. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
~The Department of Food Science, Babcock Hall, University of WI-Madison.
MG
Marianne and Lenny Gasser
Other •
Mike was a wonderful, kind and loving man. He always had a smile on his face and could make you laugh on the spot. He wll be missed by many but not forgotten. Both Lenny and I are lucky to have been friends with him. We miss you Mike!
LL
Lee Lathrop
Other •
My heart felt sympathy.
I have had the priveledge of working with Mike on seversl occassions, and he has always earned every one's respect.
M
Mindy
Other •
Herb & Dolly and families,
Please know that you have our sympathies in the passing of your son , father and brother,fiancee.
May God wrap his arms around all of you in your time of deepest sorrow. We want to extend our prayers to all of you. Know that all of your precious memories will keep him near to your hearts.
Love and peace,
Mindy (Snyder) Lopez & family
GB
Garry Burns
Other •
My deepest sympathy goes to Mikes family.I have worked with mike for many years.he was always available to anyone for help.and always made everyones day a better one.love ya mike,I will miss you.