Memorial
Michael “The Mangler” Kacher, 61, passed away after a long battle with lung cancer on April 09, 2017 at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am Sunday, April 23, 2017 at The Eagles Club, 1735 11th St NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405.
Mike was born October 30, 1955, the son of DeVeer and Arlene (Feiereisen) Kacher, in Cedar Rapids. He graduated from Prairie High School. After graduation, he joined the United States Army from 1973 to 1975. He was married to Ann Rude in 1979 and they later divorced.
Mike worked for Cedar Memorial Funeral Home as a grounds keeper until he was no longer able. He was an active member of AMVETS Post 6 and an avid Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Twins fan. He had a huge love for cars and racing and raced at Hawkeye Downs when it was still a dirt track. He also enjoyed golfing and playing card with his close friends. He will be remembered most for his love of life and his unflappable sense of humor. More than anything, Mike loved spending time with his family and especially his grandson.
Survivors include his loving partner of more than twenty years, Sharon Heins; son, Michael Kacher; daughter, Hanna (Aaron) McDowell; grandson, Thaddeus McDowell; mother, Arlene Kacher; brother, Larry (Peggy) Kacher, sister Rita (Herb) Mangler; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, DeVeer Kacher Sr.
Memorials may be directed to AMVETS Post 6 or the Oldorf Hospice House in memory of Mike.