Michael Thomas Wiederhold was born in Corvallis, Oregon to Arlene Young.  Eventually Arlene’s, husband at the time, Leonard Wiederhold adopted him and raised him as is own.  He had 2 brothers and a sister.  Randall “Scott” Perkins was his oldest brother.  He left us on September 11, 2018.  Kristen Wiederhold-Wong and Darren Wiederhold.  On October 13, 1998 he had a son Michael Dale-Alan Dolan with Teresa Dolan.  After numerous jobs he ended up at Sears, where he met Tami Paulson in 2000.  On May 24, 2001 they married.  She had a son Brett William Paulson, who was 8 at the time.  He helped raise him as his own.  Though they were never able to have a child they shared, that had always been their dream.  Mike had always envisioned a little red haired, green eyed little girl.  He worked as a shuttle driver for Howard Johnson’s/Red  Lion from 2003 to 2009.  He also worked for his brother Darren doing rental fixes fir a while.  Life was not always easy, but lived as best as could be.  His passions were fish, electronics, drums, in particular.  He also loved his cats, he was a huge animal lover.  He also loved cars, helping his friend and his family.  Eventually Mike retired December of 2009.  Disabilities made working not possible anymore. After Brett married his wife Dorie on August 15, 2015, a son was born January 25, 2021.  Layne William Paulson was dearly loved my Mike.  He loved to play pack n play games, wabbit hunting, in his toy space ship and his favorite,  drums with Grandpa.  This is a heartbreaking and e expected loss.  Please keep the family in your prayers.