Birth date: Nov 16, 1954 Death date: Oct 1, 2007
For some reason this past week I began thinking of Mike and the truly good guy that he was! Yes, he was a gifted athlete, but an even better human being! His spirit and smile lives on!
I dont even know where to start dad. I have no answer why its taken me so long to even write. You honestly are in my dreams at least every other night, sometimes in them you dont realize you're gone, its like you just got sick then better and had to start over. They're never bad just too real. That doesnt mean stop visiting...it should be every night. You bought a new house last night and mom was jealous. I dont know if i am handling this right or if i am in some kind of weird denial. I have so much to talk to you about. I swear i have learned so musch in the past 3 years but i dont know if it is correct because i cant ask you. i finally read what everyone said about you. If i learned anything after you passed its that i want to be the exact same person as you because what i gather is you had a bigger heart than a foot. thats why i am such a people person because you taught me to smile when you dont want to and love when there isnt enouhg in the room. i just want one more hug and maybe a game of horse shoes. i wish you could have met my girlfriend shannon she is incredible, dont let me lose her please. Me and steph are gettin along better i thank you for that. she is more stubborn than you. i love you dad and you better have a milwaukees best for me. tell rocky to lose weight. Dont be greedy and take care of jim. if you have time i want one more dam hug. Miracle FISH!##imported-begin##Paul Deutsch##imported-end##
As i sit here reading over how much people truly love you i cant help but feel the tears run down my face. I miss you so much that it hurts. I dont know how i am going on with out you right now and sometimes i feel like i cant. You were there for me in every way possible and that was stripped from me in a blink of an eye. You were my hero and my rock and no one compares to you in any way. I hope that house your building for me is coming along well...cant wait to see it. I love and miss you so much daddy. Its just not fair.##imported-begin##Steph##imported-end##
When Mike and I were seniors at Stadium High School he was quarterback of the football team and I was sports editor of the school newspaper. He was a superb athlete and one of the finest to ever come out of Stadium. More than that, he was a very fine person. Later, our two sons Paul and Evan, would become friends. This is a tremendous loss not only to Paul and Stephanie, but to the community as a whole. You will be sorely missed, Mike. May you rest in peace. My heartfelt condolences to your wonderful family and your lifelong buddy, Jim Becker.
Les Merz##imported-begin##Les Merz##imported-end##
There is not enough space to express what kind of a friend Mike was to me. I played sports with him and against him since grade school. Went through Jr & Sr High together. Lived together before we had families and of coarse played a lot of poker together. A true friend that will live in my heart forever. To all of the Deutsch family, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this time in your lives.##imported-begin##Jim Brooke##imported-end##
As we grow older our memories become valuable possessions to us. Some of the most valuable possessions I own are memories of Mike. I remember Mike leading our football team to vicotry over Wilson High as if it occured yesterday. God Bless you Mike!##imported-begin##Mark Reisinger##imported-end##
As we grow older our memories become valuable possessions to us. Some of the most valuable possessions I own are memories of Mike. I remember Mike leading our football team to victory over Wilson High as if it occured yesterday. God Bless you Mike!##imported-begin##Mark Reisinger##imported-end##
Mike -- You always were a joy and I have been honored to work with you at Coca-Cola Enterprises for these many years. Heartfelt condolences to your family...You will be missed...God Bless You...##imported-begin##Bob Phillips##imported-end##
My Brother my Brother, the world has lost you too soon! Al and I are unconsolable! You were such a big fun part of our growing up in CCE! It was always great to come back to tacoma and see you unchanged, full of love and life! Our family is saddened. My heart aches for our loss...you on the other hand have a new adventure ahead!!
my Brother my Brother##imported-begin##Anna Carlson##imported-end##
As a representative of the Tacoma Propeller Club I just wanted to say "Thanks Mike!" for ALWAYS taking care of us. Coca Cola is a fantastic partner in all our charitable endeavors, but we'll miss dealing with Mike - he was our knight in shining "red" armor on SO many occasions! Our sincere sympathy to his family.##imported-begin##Candy Nigretto##imported-end##
