Michael "Mike" Wayne Schuster passed away on Monday November 29th, 2021. He was a loving son,
brother, an amazing father, and papa to his grandchildren. Mike was an
avid hunter, golfer, fisherman, and all around outdoorsman with a
special ability to show his love for his daughters and his
grandchildren.
Michael was born March 12th, 1959 in Hays, Kansas, third son of Hank and
Phyllis (Huber) Schuster. He had two brothers, Keith and Sam. He was
preceeded in death by his father, Hank, brother, Keith and his number
one girl, Riley (dog).
Mike is survived by his four strong daughters, Tina, Michelle Aiken
(Richard), Eileen Wahlmeier (Tim), and Katie Young (Paul). Grandchildren
Avriel Gregg, Colton Aiken, Madison and Braeden Wahlmeier, and Hunter
and Rhett Young. He is also survived by his mom, Phyllis, brother, Sam
and many nieces and nephews.
Mike moved to Arvada, Colorado in 1960 with his parents and two older
brothers. When Mike was 15 he met Darlene Fusilier and they wed on June
2nd, 1979. They raised four girls together, Tina, Michelle, Eileen, and
Katie. Mike and Darlene divorced in 2001. Mike would often say he had
one true love (Darlene) and that he had messed that relationship up. He
worked with his hands all his life, mainly in construction and was a
true craftsman. Mike worked for Bradley Engineering & Blasting
Company for the last 30 years. He was a long time Arvada resident and
Arvada West alum(77), where his two granddaughters are set to graduate
from, summer (22) and summer (23). Over the past 8 years, Mike had been
in a relationship with Sandy West. She managed to get Mike to smile in
photos which was a difficult task.
Mike’s true passion was hunting and telling stories about past
adventures. He would often go on hunts with his daughters, Eileen and
Katie. Mike was known by his hunting buddies as Mountain Goat Mike and
Piston Legs. Mike loved the outdoors and often found relief in ballistic
therapy, shooting clay pigeons with his daughter, Katie, and her
husband, Paul at their home in Strasburg, Colorado. Mike loved all of
his grandchildren and spent time with each of them every chance he
could. Before leaving each grandchild, Mike would say “Hey, You know
what?” and pause as he waited for their response, “What?”, then Mike
would lovingly say “Love you, Ha!”. This memory will live on with each
grandchild and the family. He will be greatly missed by his family and
loved ones, but we know he is hunting with his dad and his number one
girl, Riley. He is also partying with all his other angels that greeted
him with open arms.
Hey, dad you know what? Love you, Ha!