Sewall, Michael 'Mike' Casey

Michael “Mike” Casey Sewall, 87, of North Liberty, died Friday, July 29, 2011, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics of complications related to dementia and Alzheimer's disease. To celebrate Mike's life, friends may join the family Thursday at the Elks Club, 637 Foster Rd, Iowa City, from 3:30 to 6 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Pathways Adult Day Care, 817 Pepperwood Lane, Iowa City, IA 52240. Arrangements are with Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service.

Mike was born August 28, 1923, in Iowa City, the son of Frank and Gertrude Casey Sewall. He was a graduate of City High School and attended the University of Iowa. Mike was a pilot in the US Air Force during World War II. On Feb. 27, 1954, Mike married Mary Margaret Jacobsen in Iowa City.

Mike had been employed by National Cash Register (NCR) for over 40 years. He was a member of the Elks Club and the City High School and UI Alumni Associations. He liked to garden, go boating and do his woodworking. Mike enjoyed the winters spent in Mesa, Ariz.

Mike is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Mary; and their four children, Peg Fitzpatrick of Philadelphia, Patrick (Laura) Sewall of Boise, Idaho, Tom (Carol) Sewall of Springfield, Mass., and Theresa (Todd) Hollander of New Orleans, La.; eight grandchildren, Matt, Leigh, Kathleen, Jessica, Greg, Steven, Spencer and Alex; and one sister, Margaret Ford of Oregon.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents.

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