In Memory Of
Michael Jerome Herrick
1959
2013
Michael Jerome Herrick
July 31, 1959 — July 10, 2013
Mike Herrick passed away at his home on July 10, 2013 in Beavercreek, OH. He was 53.
Michael Jerome Herrick was born to Jerome and Ardyth (Zastrow) Herrick on July 31, 1959 in Aberdeen, South Dakota. He graduated from Aberdeen Central High School and attended college in Minneapolis, MN earning a degree in electronics. He married Sherri DeWald on August 23, 1980 in Aberdeen.
The couple made their home in Sioux Falls, South Dakota where Mike worked as a field engineer for NCR. During this time they had 3 children. They later transferred to Dayton, Ohio in 1987 with NCR. World-traveled, Mike held many other positions from manager to vice president of organizations such as VanStar, Cadence Designs, Silicone Graphics, BackWeb Technologies, Exigen Group and Wire One. In 2006, he began his own consulting company HMC providing project leadership, construction management, rapid assessment of business operations, mentoring teams and building organizations.
Mike was a devoted husband and loving father, spending many seasons coaching competitive softball and football, attending dance competitions, chaperoning countless youth activities and providing Christian leadership for youth at Peace Lutheran Church. He was also part of 4 generations of magicians and loved to entertain. A charismatic man who loved life, he lived his life with integrity and bravery. His generosity and kind heart were an inspiration to his family and friends.
He was an active member of the Vineyard Church, Ring 5 and 324 Magic clubs, and the Society of American Magicians.
Grateful for having shared his life, he is survived by his wife of 33 years, Sherri, His three children, Helen (Kevin) McCarty, Taylor Herrick and Holly (Samuel) Kelly; 4 grandchildren: Annabelle and Abigail McCarty and Jayden Herrick and baby Kelly, his mother Ardyth Herrick, two sisters Audrey (Randy) Mauritzson, Donna (Robert) Fry, and many close friends who were like family.
Mike was preceded in death by his father, Jerome James Herrick in June 2006.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Vineyard Teen Center in Mike's memory.
Michael Jerome Herrick was born to Jerome and Ardyth (Zastrow) Herrick on July 31, 1959 in Aberdeen, South Dakota. He graduated from Aberdeen Central High School and attended college in Minneapolis, MN earning a degree in electronics. He married Sherri DeWald on August 23, 1980 in Aberdeen.
The couple made their home in Sioux Falls, South Dakota where Mike worked as a field engineer for NCR. During this time they had 3 children. They later transferred to Dayton, Ohio in 1987 with NCR. World-traveled, Mike held many other positions from manager to vice president of organizations such as VanStar, Cadence Designs, Silicone Graphics, BackWeb Technologies, Exigen Group and Wire One. In 2006, he began his own consulting company HMC providing project leadership, construction management, rapid assessment of business operations, mentoring teams and building organizations.
Mike was a devoted husband and loving father, spending many seasons coaching competitive softball and football, attending dance competitions, chaperoning countless youth activities and providing Christian leadership for youth at Peace Lutheran Church. He was also part of 4 generations of magicians and loved to entertain. A charismatic man who loved life, he lived his life with integrity and bravery. His generosity and kind heart were an inspiration to his family and friends.
He was an active member of the Vineyard Church, Ring 5 and 324 Magic clubs, and the Society of American Magicians.
Grateful for having shared his life, he is survived by his wife of 33 years, Sherri, His three children, Helen (Kevin) McCarty, Taylor Herrick and Holly (Samuel) Kelly; 4 grandchildren: Annabelle and Abigail McCarty and Jayden Herrick and baby Kelly, his mother Ardyth Herrick, two sisters Audrey (Randy) Mauritzson, Donna (Robert) Fry, and many close friends who were like family.
Mike was preceded in death by his father, Jerome James Herrick in June 2006.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Vineyard Teen Center in Mike's memory.
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Monday, July 15, 2013
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