Michael
“Mike” Gordy, age 70, of Plymouth, WI, entered eternal life on Tuesday (April
3, 2018).
I
prepared this obituary in hopes it would never have to be used, but alas, all
good things must end. To quote Mickey Mantle “If I knew I was going to live
this long, I would have taken better care of myself”. I was fortunate in life
to have a loving and fabulous wife, a terrific family, great friends, and our
Lord Jesus Christ. I’ll keep this short and sweet as Joe Friday from Dragnet
said “Just the facts ma’am”.
Mike
entered this world at 9lbs. 9oz. on October 17, 1947, in Ft. Pierce, FL, a son
of the late Karlton L. and Harriet K. (Moore) Gordy.
He
received a Bachelor of Science Degree at Florida Atlantic University in Boca
Raton, FL.
On
September 16, 1994 he married his best friend and love of his life, Deborah
Schmidt-Wirtz.
Mike
was employed at Sargento Foods in Plymouth for 32 years and he thanks the
Gentine family for their wonderful support and most importantly their patience.
He retired as President of Sargento’s Food Ingredient Division and was awarded
Leonard A. Gentine Founders Ring.
Mike
served as the past President of the International Dairy Deli Bakery
Association.
He
enjoyed fishing, wood working and reading.
He
is survived by his wife and best friend: Deborah Gordy of Plymouth; Children:
Steven M. (Georgina) Gordy of Costa Rica, Bethany L. Gordy of Madison, WI. Step
Children: Richard J. (Amy) Wirtz of Plymouth and Adam J. (Samantha) Wirtz of
NY, NY. His loving grandchildren: Kai M.
Gordy, Lia Gordy, Max Gordy, Benjamin Wirtz, and Daniel Wirtz. His siblings:
Richard R. (Patricia) Gordy, Patricia A. Forbes (Late Thomas Forbes Sr.). His
in-laws: Tom (Kris) Schmidt, Joe (Kim) Schmidt, Christy Schmidt, Pam (Dan)
Barsness, David (Katie) Schmidt, Catherine (Ryan) Parmerlee and Sarah Zimbal.
Mother and father-in-law: Nancy (Randy) Radloff and the late Thomas Schmidt Sr.
Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.
Memorial
Services will be held on Saturday afternoon (April 7, 2018) at 2:00 P.M. at the
Suchon Funeral Home in Plymouth. Mother Michele Whitford, of St. Paul’s
Episcopal Church in Plymouth, will officiate.
Cremation
has taken place and inurnment will be in the Plymouth Woodlawn Cemetery.
Visitation
will be held at Suchon Funeral Home on Saturday morning (April 7) from 10:00
A.M. until the time of Services.
In
lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in Mike’s name for the
Sheboygan County Cancer Care Fund and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Plymouth.
The
Suchon Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family. For online
condolences, please visit www.suchonfh.com.
The
family would like to send a special thank you to Dr. Walt Longo and the staff
at UW Madison Hospital for all the care and compassion given to Mike. Remember
to live long, laugh hard and love unconditionally.
