Mike was born on August 24, 1948, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to Donald and Deloris (Kasten) Irish. A 1966 graduate of West De Pere High School, he went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Soil Science with a minor in Agronomy from the University of Wisconsinā€“Madison. A lifelong learner, Mike often said, ā€œI have never learned enough. I am always being educated.ā€

Mike proudly served in the United States Army from 1971 to 1977. In June 1976, he married Dana Haney at St. Johnā€™s Lutheran Church in Ashwaubenon. Together they built a family and would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year.

Throughout his career, Mike held leadership positions across the agricultural equipment industry, most notably at Landoll, where he retired as Senior Vice President of the Farm Equipment Division. He also served in key roles with Brillion Iron Works Farm Equipment, Lindsay Brothers Farm Equipment, and Power Lawn Equipment.

Mike was a dedicated member of the ¹ū¶³“«Ć½, serving on the FEMA Board of Directors and contributing his expertise and leadership to the industry he loved.

Outside of his professional life, Mike was active in his community through the Brillion Lions Club and American Legion Post 126 of Brillion. He enjoyed hunting, woodworking, golfing, and fishing, creating countless memories with family and friends. Above all, Mike treasured time spent with his family.

Mike is survived by his wife, Dana; sons Jeffrey (Julie), Sean (Becky), Nathan (Barbara), Matthew (Leah), and Thomas (Sarah); 12 grandchildren; and brothers David (Mary) and Mark (Joanne).

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Donna VanRossum.

Please join the ¹ū¶³“«Ć½ in offering condolences to the Irish family during this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Brillion Lions Club, Green Gives Back, the Gary Sinise Foundation, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, or H.O.O.A.H. Wisconsin (Helping Out Our American Heroes).

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