Michael Louis Walsh was born on September 7th, 1945, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He passed away at peace with himself and with God on Sunday, July 13th, 2025. He was surrounded by his children at the time of his passing. He was 79 years old.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Staria Walsh of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, and by his wife Brenda with whom he shared his home in Round Rock, Texas. He is survived by his four children, Karen (Walsh) Koca and Keith Koca, Thomas Walsh and Carlithe Walsh, Ellen (Walsh) Browning and Andrew Browning, and Shannon Walsh. His grandchildren total six: Anthony Walsh and Christina Walsh, Alaina Sill, Abigail Browning, Ashley Koca, Christian Koca, and Summer Browning. He also had two great-grandchildren: Flynn Walsh and Cooper Walsh.

Michael grew up in the family home on Kentucky Ave in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. After graduating from Osseo High School, he joined the Navy and served aboard the USS YORKTOWN (CV-10) and USS TICONDEROGA (CV-14). Following his six year commitment, the family business called him back to Minnesota. There he met Janet Halling and together raised four children in Andover, Minnesota. His calloused hands and broken spirit from working odd-jobs were healed nightly by his family. He never found his work financially satisfying, so he returned to school and found work in computer network development. Life finally became easier for him.

Michael was a loving father and old soul, living out his last few years in Georgetown, Texas, while his children were scattered across the nation following their dreams. He loved the heat of Texas and the camaraderie of his friends Brad, Billy, Sam, and Virginia. Although he loved spending his time helping friends, he always had time to listen to his kids. His last few months saw him decline in health, which required a move to Chicago to be with his youngest daughter to give him that last bit of help. He left Texas kicking and screaming, but understood it was for the better and that he would be closer to his family in his last days.

He did not wish for a service following his death. Instead, he will be memorialized at the Koca residence in Illinois where he found much joy in family and the peace of their land.

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