Mike Harig Sr.

Hastings resident, Michael W. Harig Sr., 74, died Sept. 9, 2024.

Michael was born Oct. 5, 1949, in Superior, Nebraska, the son of Donald A. and Mary M. (Strauss)  Harig. He graduated from Superior High School with the Class of 1968 and attended CCC in Hastings. Mich- ael married Esther P. Schneider on May 18,1985, in Hastings. He retired from Thermal King and went to work at Menards. He was a volunteer fireman for departments in Fairfield, Superior and Hastings. Mike enjoyed collecting random items such as hats and model cars.

Michael is survived by his wife, Esther Harig; children, Brian (Katy)  Harig, Ronald (Lori) Harig, Michael Harig Jr., Adam Harig, and Alyssa (Thaddeus) Johnson;10 grandchildren, Ana, Ivy, Peyton, Kiley, Sierra, Harper, Freya, Emmett, Merritt and Nico- lette; brothers and sister,  Gary Harig, Larry (Veann) Harig  and Loree Harig; along with nephew, Dean Harig.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Dean  Harig and Ronald Harig.