MADISON - The world lost the legendary Michael Dennis Walsh on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. He was born with a larger-than-life personality to Dennis (Wally) and Randi Walsh on Aug. 20, 1987.

Growing up on the east side of Madison, his youth was occupied with athletics, playing about every sport imaginable. Lots of memories and many lifelong friends were made while playing at Kennedy little league and for the eastside Sharks. He graduated from LaFollette High School in 2006 where he was a member of the football, rugby and wrestling team.

After high school, Mike went on to UW-Whitewater where he was a brother of Phi Chi Epsilon and graduated with a degree in occupational Safety. His love of sports continued into adulthood where he was an avid fan of everything Wisconsin. He attended several Badgers, Packers, Brewers and Bucks games. He was overjoyed to help coach youth football for the last several years and was a giant supporter of Wu-tang for the kids' movement.

In 2022 Mike met Danica DePrey and they fell in love. They were married in 2024 in Las Vegas, Nev., and Mike was delighted to become part of her family. Mike loved his family and friends above everything else. He enjoyed the outdoors and always looked forward to hunting trips with his dad, cherished spending time with his mom and was always the first to instigate a wrestling match or play a game with his nieces. He was lucky enough to have a loyal group of friends several of whom he considered brothers.

Mike was a man of many nicknames and if he was in the room, you knew it. He had the loudest laugh, was the first to give you a giant hug, and never shied away from sharing his opinion. He loved to sing and dance and was always the life of the party. His charismatic nature and genuine smile will be missed by all who knew him.

Mike is survived by his mother and father Randi and Dennis (Wally) Walsh; sister, Kelsey (Adam) Christoph; nieces, Lucy, Gabriella, Penelope and Isabelle; wife, Danica; sons, Deandre and DeMarcus; best friend, Kent Collier; Coach Bryant; and countless others Mike has made an impact on.

A private service will be held for the family. A larger celebration of life will be held at a later date.

“May the wind always be at your back and the sun upon your face. And may the wings of destiny carry you aloft to dance with the stars.”

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420

Michael Walsh

August 20, 1987 - September 05, 2024

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