Michael F. McCormick, 73, of Herman passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, in Omaha.

Mike was born on January 21, 1948, in Osmond, NE to Lonnie and Elsie (Vech) McCormick. He had many happy memories of growing up on a farm in Verdigre with his brothers and sisters. Mike married Doris Liska on June 28, 1969, in Verdigre, and they raised their family of seven children in Herman. Mike was a veteran of Vietnam. He earned a degree in forestry from Northern Arizona University and enjoyed running his own business, McCormick Tree Service. He and Doris also served as pastors of Word of Life Church in Decatur. Mike was overjoyed to meet his newest grandson, Tyson, who was born in February. His greatest pleasure was received when spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Doris McCormick of Herman; children, Lee (Marcie) McCormick of Bennington, Loren (Melissa) McCormick of Verdigre, Tracy (Malibu) McCormick of Waverly, Leslie (Aaron) Whitney of Austin, and Tyler (Morgan) McCormick of Herman; daughter-in-law, Merri (Jon) Isom of Austin; siblings, Margaret Croxen of South Sioux City, Richard (Jan) McCormick of Dakota City, and Judy (Tim) Clausen, of South Sioux City; sister-in-law, Niann (Phillip) McCormick of Omaha; brother-in-law, Ed Janak of Niobrara; grandchildren, Morgan, Ashlee, Skylr, Emilee, Ethan, Trevor, Mya, and Tyson; extended family and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Tony McCormick of Reno and Luke McCormick of Herman; brother, Phillip McCormick of Omaha; and sister, Diane Janak of Niobrara.

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In Loving Memory of Michael F. McCormick

73 years, 2 months, 23 days

Born January 21, 1948 Osmond, Nebraska ~ Entered Into Rest April 13, 2021 Omaha, Nebraska

Funeral Service 1 pm Saturday, April 17, 2021 Herman Legion Hall, Herman, Nebraska. Officiated by Mike's Family and Close Friends. The family welcomes stories and memories of Mike during the service. Special Music: "I Can Only Imagine", "I'll Fly Away", "Beyond the Sunset"

Casket Bearers: Lee McCormick, Aaron Whitney, Tyler McCormick, Ethan McCormick, Loren McCormick, Tracy McCormick, Morgan McCormick

Private Family Interment: Herman Cemetery, Herman, Nebraska

~~~ Obituaries and funeral leaflet courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska.~~~

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