"Sending our sympathy to the McMahon family. I met Mike when I worked at Carver Pump in the accounting department & he first came to Muscatine in the early 70's. He Will be remembered fondly. "
In loving memory of
Michael John McMahon
November 4, 1948 - April 12, 2018
MICHAEL MC MAHON
MUSCATINE, Iowa - Michael John McMahon, 69, of Muscatine, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Premier Estates.
A Celebration of life will be held on Monday, April 16, 2018 from 4 until 7. Please join Mike's family and friends in lifting a glass and telling stories in his honor at the Rendezvous, 3127 Lucas Street, Muscatine. Knowing Mike, he would appreciate your punctuality.
Memorials may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Association.
Mike was born on November 4, 1948, in Oelwein, the son of Emmett and Mina Odekirk McMahon. He married Wanda Freitag on July 16, 1976.
Mike was a graduate of the University of Iowa with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. He worked for Mosebach, Griffith and Company for the majority of his career. He later merged with Clifton Gunderson before starting his own firm, Michael J. McMahon CPA's.
He enjoyed fishing and hunting with his sons and buddies. He also loved woodworking, gardening, and spending time on his tractor. Mike was intelligent, funny, organized, inquisitive, principled, dependable, and giving to a fault. His greatest accomplishment was providing the best possible life for his wife and two sons, who truly believe that he was a great man who led an adventurous life.
Those continuing to honor his memory include his wife, Wanda, of Muscatine; two sons, Wade McMahon, of Silverthorne, Colorado, and Shane McMahon and wife, Rachael, of Keller, Texas; two grandchildren, Caitlin and Ryan; one brother, Tom McMahon and wife, Gwen, of Cedar Rapids; three nieces, Christina Osborn, Cindy Dunham and husband, Andy, and Carrie Pumphry; and many grand nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Mary Eileen McMahon.
Tributes
"Wanda, boys and family was so deeply sorry to hear about the passing of Mike while I was at the Chart House tonight and ran into Donna. What a great guy Mike was. Truly enjoyed having him as our account for many years. His jokes were unending and his sense of humor touching. He will be missed by all who were lucky to have known him."
"Our deepest sympathy you, Wanda and your family ... Such a nice man with a great sense of humor. John & Sherri"
"Sympathy to Mike?s family and brother Tom...... the McMahon boys represented 20% of the boys in our high school class........ remember Mike as a funny class cut up who obviously settled down and became very successful business man....great guy "
"Wanda,Shane,Wade I was sorry to hear of your loss. Mike will be missed by all those that knew him. I will remember him and know that he is at peace. "
"So much enjoyed Mike as a business partner and his integrity displayed in all aspects of life. Carolyn and I express our deepest sympathy to Wanda, Wade and Shane. Our prayers are with you all during this time of loss. Ron and Carolyn Nielsen"
"One the ten guys in our senior class and one to have a good time. Will miss him."
"Wanda, I remember first meeting Mike at the Paddlewheel way back in the 70's, We all ran around a bit together. And we all had many fun times. I am so, so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Please accept my condolences and know that you and your family are in my prayers."
"i grew up with mike and tom in oelwein. We had a lot of fun times.. So sorry to hear of his passing. My sympathy to the family "
"My deepest sympathy to Wanda & Mike's entire family. Mike was a wonderful "One of a Kind" kind of guy and friend. It was always a pleasure to chat with him. He will be missed. Rest In Peace "Mr Mike" ....until we meet again. "
"My family wishes to send sympathy to Mike's family and our appreciation for the guidance, expertise, and integrity he shared with us. Joan Carlson"