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I just found out about this and it's always tragic and surreal to know that someone you knew for so long will never be seen again. Mike was a great guy (who can forget some of those off-color one-liners?!) After I relocated from Iowa City to Colorado in the mid 1980's, we kept in touch regularly as he and his family would visit every year to go skiing.
I gotta say I am kind of tripping out on some of the
Posted by: Jonathan Armstrong - Denver, CO - Friend Dec 11, 2011
Lori,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Please kow that you can lean on your MSDE "family" for comfort in your time of need.
Mary T.
Posted by: Mary Thurlow - Baltimore, MD - Co-worker Dec 08, 2011
RIP Mike.
Posted by: Brent Meyer - Seattle, WA - Roommate/Groomsman Nov 29, 2011
Lori, My condolences to you and Mike's family and friends. I will pray that the Lord give you strength and peace to get through this difficult time.
Posted by: Stefany Arguello - San Antonio, TX Nov 28, 2011
Deepest sympathies and condolences to Mike's family.
Mike was a very funny guy and a great golfer! He had one of the most distinctive golf swings I have ever seen. We had a lot of great times together long ago. His passing was a great shock to many of his old friends here in central Iowa. Godspeed and many eagles old friend.
Posted by: Matt Emeson - Story City, IA - High School Friend Nov 23, 2011
We in the neighborhood will miss Mike's bright smile, and his big wave to all who passed by. Our thoughts and prayers are with Lori and both families during this sad time.
Posted by: Vicki Nelson & Jane Hagedorn - Iowa CIty, IA Nov 21, 2011
I just received the news now, and was very shocked to find out. I lived with Mike during my first year of school at Iowa. He was a great guy, and always a lot of fun. You could always count on Mike for a trip to the Sports Column every Friday. We lost touch over the years, but I know if I ever ran into him, he would be as friendly to me as he's always been. The world lost a good one.
Posted by: TJ - Raleigh, NC - Roommate Nov 21, 2011
I wanted to include my condolences to Lori and the Wiedemeier family. Mike and I were friends when I was in school in Iowa City. We lived only a block apart near the post office, and were in the U. of Iowa Ski Club together. I am proud to own some ski club t-shirts with his artwork on the back, and even prouder to have been a part of Mike and Lori's wedding in 2004. I was shocked and saddened to learn of his passing. I'll miss his humor and loyal friendship, and my thoughts are with his family.
Posted by: Jay Ansher - Bloomington, IL - Friend Nov 21, 2011
Lori,
I pray that you look back on your time with Michael with fondness. He will continue to live on through the memories of those who love him.
Deepest Sympathies for your loss.
Monica
Posted by: Monica Lyons - Monticello, IA - Colleague of Lori Nov 21, 2011
Lori,
I am very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Andi
Posted by: Andi Tompkins, Pearson - North Liberty, IA - Colleague of Lori Nov 21, 2011
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