“To find a man’s true character, play golf with him.”
– P.G. Wodehouse

Michael R. McElhose The son of Alvin Richard and Myla June (Granquist) McElhose was born August 31, 1955, in Wayne, Nebraska. He graduated from O’Neill High School in 1974. After high school, he joined his father in the grocery store business, Ideal Markets, and assumed the position of Assistant Manager. He married Debra Swick in June of 1978, and later the couple divorced. In 1985, he moved to Norfolk. He married Jill Saegebarth on April 29, 1995. They made their home northeast of Pierce. He worked for WisPak Production in Norfolk for the last 30 years. Mike’s love of family, golfing, and fishing illuminated his life and those he knew. His passion (loving obsession) for golf occupied much of his free time. He was a member of Fairplay Golf Course for 30 years, competing in many tournaments winning a few in the process. After long days and many rounds, he loved hanging with his numerous golfing buddies hashing out every shot. His love for his family was emulated by those who knew him. Mike relished in the good things in life. The smile on his face and sound of his contagious laughter when he reeled in a fish made everyone around him feel like he had the world on the end of the line. His generous and genuine spirit was felt by all who knew him; especially his granddaughter Charlie. Whether it was at Pierce High School football and basketball games or wrestling meets and cheerleading, Mike was there for the ones he loved. He was a man who passionately loved his family and was deeply loved by many.