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Michael Terry Ferguson
MICHAEL TERRY FERGUSON
Cedar Rapids
Michael Terry Ferguson, 55, of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. A celebration of Mike's life will be held from
1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8, at Papich-Kuba Funeral Home East, 1228 Second St. SE.
Mike is survived by his children, Summer Ferguson of Cedar Rapids, Justice Ferguson of Adair and Brandon Smith of Camanche; his mother, Shirley Ferguson of Cedar Rapids; sisters, Cheryl Dietz (Rex) of Central City, Sherry Schwabe (Bill) of Waldo, Fla., and Deborah Ferguson (Jeff) of Coggon; and many nieces and nephews.
Michael was born Oct. 1, 1965, in Cedar Rapids. He was with Kathleen McLellan for over seven years and a daughter, Summer was born in 1996, and a son, Justice in 1997.
Mike was employed as a concrete finisher for many years. He loved his dog, Dallie and riding his motorcycle.
He enjoyed traveling the West coast and had lived in Wyoming for a short time and in California when he was in his 40s. Mike had horses for many years and loved riding and caring for them.
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