Michael P. Perchard

Michael P. Perchard, 50 years, of Monroe, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, OH after a brief illness. Born August 5, 1966 at the Naval Base in Charleston, SC, Mike was the son of Paul and Dianne (Martin) Perchard. Mike was a 1984 graduate of Mason High School. In September of 1985 Mike entered the United States Army and served his country honorably, and proudly, in Operations Desert Shield and Storm. For his meritorious services Mike was awarded the Army Lapel Button, Army Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Sharp Shooter Badge, and Southwest Asia Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars. Mike was honorably discharged in January 1992. On August 14, 2010 Mike married his beloved wife, the former Cheryl Mominee, in Monroe. Mike was employed by Detroit Edison working as a Security Officer at the Fermi II Plant in Monroe. Mike was a life member of the VFW Post 1138, it's Funeral Ritual Team, and a member of the NRA. He will be remembered as a kind, patient, loving husband and father who enjoyed fishing, camping, geocaching, and hunting with his best friends, Joe Clark, and Jodi and Sam Allen. Mike is survived by his beloved wife Cheryl, a loving son: Allan M. (Paris) Perchard of LaSalle, MI, a cherished granddaughter, Evalynn Kennedy Koss, his caring mother: Dianne Perchard of Erie, MI, two step children: Ryan J. (Alissa) Graczyk of Ypsilanti, MI and Stephanie E. Graczyk of Monroe, two brothers: Eric (Michelle) Perchard of Lambertville, and Mark Perchard of LaSalle. a niece: Ariana Perchard and three nephews: Maximus, Zachary and Andrew Perchard and his best friend Joe Clark. He was preceded in death by his father on November 22, 2016. In accordance with Mike's wishes he will be cremated. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Sunday May 21, 2017 at the VFW Post 1138 in Monroe from 3-7 PM. At 4:00 PM the VFW Ritual Team will conduct military honors followed by a memorial service celebrating Mike's life. Memorial contributions are suggested to the family. The Bacarella Funeral Home, 1201 S. Telegraph Rd. Monroe, Michigan 48161 is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

Michael P. Perchard

August 5, 1966 - May 13, 2017