ate of Wentworth Military Academy (Honor Society). He then attended the University of Notre Dame in the ROTC program, graduating in 1956 with a degree in Chemical Engineering. After graduating, he served in the United States Army. He married Sarah Bassler on April 28, 1962 at the Log Chapel, University of Notre Dame.
Michael was a respected Chemical Engineer with DuPont in Clinton for 45 years retiring in 2001 as Senior Engineer. He was instrumental in the advancement of shrink-film known by the famous name of Clysar. He was a faithful member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and was an avid Notre Dame and Green Bay Packers fan. He was a connoisseur of American and World History, a whiz at Math and was respected by those who knew him as a man of honor and integrity.
Michael was an extremely loving, devoted and dedicated father, grandfather and husband and was passionately involved in the details of his children and their families' lives. He had no greater love than that of his family. His children have cherished memories their entire lives of so much quality family time together camping, visiting amusement parks, historical sites and museums. He was a great conversationalist, a good listener and genuinely interested in what the other person had to say. He enjoyed simple pleasures in life and had timeless values. Everyone who knew him could feel the kindness he emanated.
Michael is survived by his wife of 56 years Sarah (Bassler) Brisch of Clinton; his children: Madonna McCormick (Joseph deceased) of Iowa City; Michael L. (Kerri) Brisch of Clinton; Theresa M. Brisch of Clinton; Matthew R. (Stephanie) Brisch of Clinton; and Elizabeth (Abdullah, M.D.) Foad of Bettendorf, IA; and 10 grandchildren: Gabriel Trinity and Abigail McCormick (Madonna); Samantha and Michael Andrew Brisch (Michael L.) of Clinton; Elena and Eloise Brisch (Matthew R.) of Clinton; and Sophia, Kamran, Sarah and Cyrus Foad (Elizabeth) of Bettendorf; and his two sisters: Mary of Oklahoma and Barbara of Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son-in-law: Joseph McCormick.
Michael (Dad / Grandpa) is deeply loved and greatly missed by his wife, children, grandchildren, family and friends. Thank you for joining us to celebrate his life.
Memorials can be made to Prince of Peace Catholic Church or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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