Michael “Mike” N. Murchie, age 82, of Rapid River, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022 at the Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba.
Mike was born on April 14, 1940, in Masonville, Michigan, the son of Robert and Arlene (Hamilton) Murchie. Mike graduated from Rapid River High School in the class of 1958. After high school, Mike moved downstate and started his career with General Motors. Upon retirement, he relocated back to Rapid River until moving to Arizona. Mike spent several years in Arizona and cherished all of the people and memories he made while there. He later moved back to Rapid River where he enjoyed the last years of his life. Throughout his life, Mike had many Schnauzer dogs. He loved them deeply and always enjoyed their companionship.
Mike is survived by his sisters Margaret Grobe and Louis Scheib, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Arlene, as well as his siblings Robert Murchie, James Murchie, John Murchie, Mary Wasner, Betty Wilson, Nancy Miron, and Carol Christianson.
Private services honoring Mike will be held at the convenience of the family.
Marjorie Sawyers - Bethlehem, PA
Mike hosted high school pizza get-togethers in Masonville and also one of our class reunions at his residence in Garth Point.
I called on him at Bishop Noa in June. Will miss reminiscing and telling stories over dinner at the Stone House on vacations in the U.P.
— Margie (Olson) Sawyers
RRHS 1958 Classmate
Bethlehem PA
Bev Reinhold - Layton , Ut
My heart is broken. Mike was such a special friend to me. I lived in the park he managed in Mesa Arizona. I helped him with things around park and filled in for him when he went on trips. He was a very special person and did so much for everyone. And a great cook. But I will see him again
Fly high Mike. You deserve it
Love, Bev