Michael Joseph Wilgus

Michael Joseph Wilgus, age 79, died August 24, 2025 following a long illness.

Born April 19, 1946 in Michigan, he was the son of William Wilgus and his beloved wife Alda.

As the son of a commanding officer, Michael grew up in the Air Force. Michael graduated Jesuit High School with honors; attended Northeastern JR. College and Regis College where he finished Summa Cum Laude.

Michael was a veteran of the US Army having served as Staff Sergeant – SSG, during the Vietnam War.

Michael, a Cold War patriot, was employed at Rocky Flats, a nuclear weapons facility. Before Rocky Flats, he worked in mining and aerospace. His specialty was R&D and bench top chemistry.

Michael enjoyed rafting, baseball, reading, trivial pursuit and traveling in his motorhome.

He was a firm leader with a sense of humor, which would take you by surprise. He was nickname-king in one lab, where the Phantom lived on the company bulletin board. Michael is survived by his wife, Amy; brothers, Jim and Steve; daughters, Shelly and Mindy; and grandson, Kyle.

No memorial services will be held. Instead of flowers, please consider making a memorial contribution in the decedent’s name to the DAV.