Michael Herzog

We are sad to announce the death of Michael Herzog, who passed away after a long and full life at the age of 82, in his home, on Dec. 14, 2022.

Michael was a very bright and kind man with a strong work ethic. He was still chopping three cords of wood into his early 80s, and was always eager to lend a helping hand to anyone.

Michael was surrounded by loved ones during the days before he passed. He will be sadly missed, and will always hold a place in our hearts.

Michael was born July 26, 1940, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and was raised in Columbia Falls, Montana.

After living in a variety of towns, he settled in Libby Montana, where he spent his later years tinkering with a variety of projects, fishing in the river, and driving his ATV into the woods, and all around town visiting people.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Erwin (E.J.) and Alice Herzog; his siblings, Nancy Goin, Charles Herzog, and John (Jack) Herzog; and his life-long best friend David Strand.

Michael sadly left behind his loving children, daughters, Rita Herzog Becker and Amanda Page; son in law, Michael Becker; four grandchildren, Courtney Becker, Justin Becker, Trysten Stevens, and Trinaty Stevens; his siblings, Robert Herzog, Richard and Ida Herzog, Marge Ditch, and Joe and Star Herzog; and his very dear friends whom he loved like family, Peggy Strand, Randy Lane and Bonnie Schull, Davie and Shannon Strand, and Sean and Tara Miehe.

As per Michael’s request, no funeral or memorial service will be held. His ashes will be spread next to his beloved dog, and life-long best friend, David Strand in Libby, Montana.

To honor Michael’s memory, we are in the process of organizing a virtual celebration of his life, and will announce the details soon.

Services are under the care of Schnackenberg Funeral Home of Libby.

Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.schnackenbergfh.com.