Daniel Michael Casey

Daniel Michael Casey, a veteran of the Vietnam War and longtime resident of Troy, Montana, passed away on June 22, 2023.

Mike, as he was known to most, was born Oct. 29, 1945, to Willis and Emily Casey in Farragut, Idaho, while his father was in the U.S. Navy. He was the middle child of three boys.

He grew up in Spokane, Washington and completed one year of college before enlisting in the U.S. Army at the age of 21. He graduated from basic training in May of 1967 from the U.S. Army Training Center in Ft. Lewis, Washington and was soon fighting on the front lines in Vietnam. His exemplary service earned him two Purple Hearts, a National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Campaign medals.

Mike served as a gunny aboard helicopters and he was shot down on two different occasions sustaining significant injuries before being honorably discharged in October of 1968.

Mike was preceded in death by his two daughters, Colleen and Michelle Casey, his two brothers, and both of his parents. He leaves behind his loving wife, Val Casey and four beautiful granddaughters, Alisha, Amirah, Mandy and Riley.

Following his military service, Mike returned to Spokane where he worked for 30 years as a Budweiser delivery driver.

After an early retirement, he moved to Troy, Montana to enjoy the great outdoors and dedicate his time to helping others.

He spent 23 years living at Bull Lake where he volunteered at the Bull Lake Fire Department where he held many roles including firefighter, fire chief and board member. He also volunteered at the VFW Post 5514 where he spent time serving as both Chaplin and Vice Commander.

He volunteered on the Milnor Lake Cemetery Board as well. Mike was dedicated to service and liked by everyone who met him. He even adopted his dog, Holly, from a dumpster where she was abandoned as a puppy.

Mike’s funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 15, at Milnor Lake Cemetery in Troy, Montana, followed by a reception at the VFW Post 5514 Hall in Troy.

All are welcome to join in celebrating Mike's life.