Michael Wall Obituary

Michael "Mike" L. Wall

Beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend died peacefully on December 20, 2024. Mike was born on August 31,1945 in East St. Louis, IL, the second child of Ray and Jeri Wall. His older sister Judy preceded him in death on July 1st of this year. He has two younger siblings, Kathleen (Paul) Bonn and John (Rhonda) Wall. Mike and Judy have one daughter, Rebecca (Becky) who married Jim Bazata in 1997. They have three grandchildren, Joseph Bazata, Anna Bazata and Emme Bazata and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mike received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at Rolla School of Mines in Missouri and attended the Program for Management Development at Harvard University in Boston in 1984. In September 1967, he married Judith (Judy) Wright and began his career with Missouri Pacific Railroad. His railroad career was briefly interrupted in 1968 by serving in the US Air Force as an On Board Communications Officer for one year then balancing both Air Force Reserves and his railroad career through 1976. In 1986 Mike moved to Omaha, NE with Union Pacific where he was named Assistant Vice President Mechanical Department. In 1995 he accepted a position with CSX Railroad in Jacksonville, FL where he ultimately retired as Vice President Mechanical Department in December 2003. After retiring from the railroad, he enjoyed traveling, reading, and golf. He also served seven years as a volunteer with Citizens Patrol of Hillsborough County, FL Sheriffs Department. Mike touched many lives with his generosity and humor. A beautiful soul has left us and he will be greatly missed.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 4th, at Reichmuth Funeral Home at 21901 West Maple Road, Elkhorn, NE 68022. Visitation begins at 10 a.m., service at 11 a.m., followed by lunch. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

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