This is the information Mike's brother, Doug, supplied.  

Date Of Birth: 10-9-1958
Date Deceased: 9-29-2012
Age at Death: 53
Cause of Death: complications from surgery
Classmate City: Omaha
Classmate State: NE

Survived By: wife, Lisa; son, Eric; daughter, Rachel. Mother, Avis; sister, Stephanie; brother, Douglas

Mike loved the outdoors, his family, and friends. 

Our heartfelt sympathies go out to Mike's family and loved ones.  We're very thankful we were able to spend time reconnecting with Mike at the class reunion. He's gone too soon.