Yesterday, my family celebrated the life of my father in law.  He was such a funny and caring man.  My husband stole all of his dad’s jokes, which I still laugh at all the time.  He will truly be missed, but it is for the better.  He isn’t in any more pain and can watch down on all of us.  I love my family and it is heartbreaking to have to go through this right now. He was too young to go.  Below is his official obit.

Michael W., age 59, a longtime resident of Port Barrington, IL, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at Journey Care in Barrington. He was born on October 6, 1954 to Betty Jo (nee Wright) and Dorris Edward.

Michael was the beloved husband of Sue (nee Burns) of 40 years and loving father of Diana (Kevin), Tracey, and Anthony (Casey). He was the world’s best Paw-Paw to his grandchildren Paige and Travis.

Michael proudly served as a Port Barrington Board Member, as well as Police Commissioner until June of 2008 when he was appointed Village President until his term ended in 2013. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed softball, boating and spending time with his grandchildren.

Friends and family will gather on Saturday, august 23, 2014 from 1:00 PM until the time of the memorial service at 5:00 PM at Kisselburg-Wauconda Funeral Home, 235 N. Main St., Wauconda.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to Gilda’s Club Chicago, www.gildasclubchicago.org/donate/ or to Journey Care, 405 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington, IL 60010.