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Personal note from Mike's Family

We are grateful for your love, support, and kind thoughts as we remember our favorite dad.

We hope you can join us on May 11 for his Celebration of Life, where we’ll honor his memory, share stories, and raise a glass in his name. Thank you for being a part of his legacy.

If you’re planning to attend, we’d appreciate it if you could kindly RSVP so we can plan accordingly.

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Obituary

Michael “Mike” Thomas Joseph Truax passed away on March 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 1, 1944, at St. Joseph Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of Dorothy and Ralph Truax.

Mike grew up in Detroit and later moved to Utica, Michigan, attending St. Lawrence School. He graduated from Sacred Heart Academy High School in Mt. Pleasant, and attended the University of Michigan, where he earned a Bachelor of …

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Memories of Mike go way back to grade school at St Lawrence. It is no surprise he went on to becoming a success. It is …
Memories of Mike go way back to grade school at St Lawrence. It is no surprise he went on to becomi…
Memories of Mike go way back to grade school at St Lawrence. It …
When Emily and I were kids, Mike took us to my first rock concert (Billy Joel), my first Michigan football game and bas…
When Emily and I were kids, Mike took us to my first rock concert (Billy Joel), my first Michigan f…
When Emily and I were kids, Mike took us to my first rock concer…
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Best Damn Godfather ever !!!!
Best Damn Godfather ever !!!!
Best Damn Godfather ever !!!!

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Cause of death

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Cremation

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