
Michael “Mike” G. Cleereman, age 63, of Sheboygan, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022.
Mike was born on May 8, 1958, to Robert and Joan (Bey) Cleereman in Laona, WI. He graduated
from Laona High School with the class of 1976. Mike was united in marriage to Sharley Gast on
September 9, 1978, in Laona, WI.
Mike was employed at Vollrath Company for 40 years and recently retired this past September.
Mike had a passion for being outdoors, including logging, hunting, fishing with his sons and
gardening. He also enjoyed playing Sheepshead and Poker. Most of all, Mike loved any time spent
with his family.
Mike will be remembered for his great sense of humor, his immaculate garden that produced the
best vegetables, harassing waitstaff at the restaurants he frequented, and his big heart.
Mike is survived by his loving wife, Sharley; children, Michael (Allison) Cleereman, Ryan Cleereman,
and Meghan (Nick) DeVriend; grandchildren Gracie, Madelyn and Ashlyn; stepmother-in-law, Alice
M. “May” Gast; and other relatives and friends.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Joan Cleereman, father-in-law, Fred Gast,
brother Bill Cleereman and nephew Chris Stauber.
A Funeral Service will be held for Mike at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Zimmer-
Westview Funeral and Cremation Care Center (W2132 Garton Road, Sheboygan, WI 53083). A
public visitation will be held from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Mike’s service will be livestreamed and viewable at a later date from his obituary page on
www.zimmerfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established in Mike’s name.
If you would like to leave a message of sympathy for Mike’s family, please visit
www.zimmerfuneralhome.com.



Shar and family, we are so sorry to hear that Mike has passed away. He was a good friend with a big heart. He touched the lives of so many people and left this world way to soon. He could make me laugh longer and harder than anyone I’ve ever known, and i will truly miss him. Ron and Gail Goldmann