"Mike, We are all still very much in shock and it is difficult to expressive the immense sadness that your passing away has triggered in all of us. You will always be remembered in our thoughts and hearts not only as the talented golfer you are but as the kind friend you became to every one of us. Your smile and open demeanor that always greeted us at the golf course, that was so contagious and put smiles on our faces. It was a pleasure to call you a friend. You shall be missed a lot. RIP in peace our dear friend. Tom & Kimberly"
In loving memory of
Michael Anthony Causey
Mike Causey passed away peacefully in Phoenix, Arizona on December 24th, 2017.
Originally from Mount Vernon, Indiana he was born on January 19th, 1940 to Marjorie Maurer and William Causey and brother to David Causey.
He served his country in the U.S. Air Force for four years with tours in Syracuse, New York and Darmstadt, Germany.
It was in Darmstadt towards the very end of his tour where he first met the love of his life, Hilge "Sue" Zander.
Dad decided to stay in Germany and marry Sue. He worked for the Stars and Stripes newspaper for one year before accepting a position as a government service employee for the U.S. Army.
Mike retired in 2008 after giving everything he had in service to his beloved country for 40 plus years. Much love to everyone who worked with him at 5th Signal Command!
After settling down in his new home, Mike picked up a new hobby that would have a profound impact on his life. The game of golf.
A long time member of Heidelberg Golf Club and Rheintal Golf Club he developed great friendships with many who are reading this. Thank you!! all for coming into our father's life.
No words will ever do it justice as to what the game and all of you meant to him. You know. We know.
Only the love for his wife, two children and his four grandchildren, his brother and his family exceeded the joy of chasing the little white ball around.
Mike was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Sue, as well as his only sibling David.
Mike is survived by his son Michael, his daughter Deborah and four grandchildren, Tatum, Sydney, Cameron and Jordan.
Services will be held in Eschollbruecken, Germany to reunite our parents. Exact date and time to be announced and communicated through various outlets.
Tributes
"Like many, I met Mike through playing golf and he was someone I always enjoyed playing golf with. After playing golf I got to know him socially and he was as good a man off the course as he was on. I will miss him a lot."
"Dear Michael, Deborah and Family, You are in our prayers. I had the pleasure of meeting Mike at the Heidelberg Golf course and we continued that friendship through many golf events culminating in LUX which he loved. He will be missed, RIP Mike."
"Dear Michael, Deborah and Family, You are in our prayers during this difficult time in the loss of your dear Dad"
"I knew Mike only for 3 years through men?s day at the Heidelberg Golf Course. He was such a positive person and i was shocked to hear that he passed away. R.I.P. Mike Causey"
"Grateful to have known and worked with Mike. RIP!"
"Mike was a loyal friend and dedicated professional who did an outstanding job in managing all the high dollar Bill of Materials (BOM) accounts used to modernize the U.S. Army Communication support in Europe. When 5th Sig moved to Mannheim, Mike and I were assigned to one office (that we shared with Delia for secretarial support) and we became close friends who covered for each other when away from the office on business or leave. Mike always treated people with kindness and respect. He was a quality individual that will truly be missed."
"Luxembourg, 20 years ago, at the annual ?Stars and Stripes? Golf Tournament is where I met Mike first ? I enjoyed it so much that it became an important fixture in my own calendar ? last week of August ? Luxembourg, golf and Mike! Our friendship developed over the years in such a way that Mike used to drop by on some Friday evenings to meet me and other expats at our weekly Stammtisch , where he was accepted by all, becoming a welcome presence whenever he arrived, especially at our raucous Xmas parties. Two more of the group, Kevin (Bones) and Christopher, too, became regular Lux guys and Mike will live on in our recollections of all the good times we shared in all the years past. My wife, Surekha, co-owns a pub where we would often eat later ? mussels or fish and chips, Mike?s favourites. I think he particularly liked going there as it is on the same square that his late wife Sue?s family lived when he met her all those many many years ago. It brought back the memories. Writing this brings back so many memories and brings tears to my eyes. We shall miss Mike a lot. RIP Mike!"
"Working for him and beeing with him for all those years ( 1993 -2008 ) he marked my life with love and understanding,. We spent so many hours together at work at lunch and privat party's. And that why its so hard to realize for me that you're not around anymore. I've lost my Boss, I've lost a Graet friend . . . . . Mike rest in piece. Kas Ardjan Andreasstrasse 20 67547 Worms, Germany phone : 06241 937707"
"I worked at Heidelberg Golf Club for 25 years. Mike and Sue were very dear friends of mine and staunch supporters of my work. Whenever I had difficulties, at work or in life, Mike & Sue were always the FIRST to call me. They were ALWAYS there for me. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family."
"Kind and warm hearted that was Mike. Always a smile, fond memories, may he rest in Peace."
"Mikee, I'm glad I got to know you. You have been such a joyful person on and beyond the golfcourse. I always had fun playing with you. I will keep you in my heart. R.I.P. Daniel"
"I will never forget Mikee and the wonderfull times togheter In Worms and Mannheim. Rest in Peace."
"Your father was such a great person. He always had a smile on his face. It was a honor to know him and am praying for your family."
"I will never forget him and the wonderfull times togheter at the GC Rheintal! Rest in Peace Mikee Ilona"
"Mike was a good friend and we have much fun together my golfing and other activities. I will miss him in our Golf Group. I will keep him always in good Memory. Volker Schultz Lake Louise 4 th January"
"First and foremost Mike, Deborah, and to your respective families Alice and I offer our deepest and heartfelt condolences. Though Mike Sr. Has departed he will live on through his memories. His love of life, family, friends, and golf will not be forgotten by us and I'm sure by all who knew him. Mike was our neighbor in Walldorf, GE for some years. We connected with him often and more so after he lost Sue. I will miss your friendship and your passion for golf. R.I.P. Mr Causey"
"I?m so very sorry to hear about Mike?s passing. I?m blessed to have met Mike a couple years ago. I only wish I had the pleasure many years earlier. We had many good times together; most of them on the golf course Heidelberg Rheintal. I always enjoyed playing with - and against him. He served as an example for me - not only in golf. I will never forget that he always sends a kiss to his wife Sue, when he left the 18th green. Mike was a very great and special person and a very good friend to me. I will miss him greatly, and will never forget him. The future will never be the same! Mike, I miss you! Your friend, Kalle"
"Mikee, we miss you. Although you are not longer among us, you are always eyerywhere, where we are. Wolfgang und Ulla"
"Mkee, we miss you. Although you are not longer among us, you are always eyerywhere, where we are. Wolfgang und Ulla"
"Mein herzliches Beileid. LG Angelika"
"My deepest condolences for the loss of your father Mike. You will be in my prayers"
"I can?t believe he?s gone but I?m forever grateful to know him. Prayers for you and your family."
"Proud to have known him, even more so to have been a friend. Through Mike, I got to meet many people I would normally not have met. I think this must be the case with a number of people. He was a true great in golfing terms, enthusiastic, self deprecating, humble. Thank you, Mike, for all you gave us, we will miss you."
"I will keep the beautiful days of golf with you always in good memory. RIP Mikee"