Michael Dean Squires
September 08, 2013
Michael Dean Squires, 67, passed away at his home Sunday, September 8, 2013.
Mike was born August 9, 1946 to Darlene Florence Rummel and Donald Dean Squires in Rhode Island. He attended Arlington Schools and graduated in 1964, the last graduating class of Arlington High School. Following graduation, Mike enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served for four years. He then attended Iowa Falls Community College and graduated from UNI in Cedar Falls.
Mike began his teaching and coaching career in Titonka followed by Panora, Gladbrook and Carlisle, where he taught and coached until his retirement in 2003. He obtained his Master’s Degree in education from NWMSU and continued his naval career in the U.S. Navy Reserves. Most recently, he lived in Des Moines and worked for Principal Financial Group. Mike enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, fishing and watching football.
Mike is survived by his children, Clyde Squires of Norfolk, VA, Rachel (Troy) Foreman of Waverly, IA, Beau Squires and Anna Squires of Conrad, IA; four grandchildren; sister, Robin (Ben) Pattison of Maynard, IA; brother, Mark (Andrea) Squires of Superior, CO; several nephews; and his beloved dog, Molly. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A Visitation of Remembrance will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, September 12, 2013 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street.
Memorial contributions may be made to Carlisle High School Football Program.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Mike Pezzetti
09/10/2013
May Coach Squires rest in peace. I have always been proud to have played for Coach and there is not a week that goes by that I don't think of a funny story or a life lesson he taught us.
Janet Zeglen
09/10/2013
Sorry to hear about Mike
my sons played for him at Carlisle. I also enjoyed talking to him at Principal when he was working as a guard there.
Cathy Anderson
09/09/2013
Clyde-
Candi (Erb/Furnal) Kelly (VanRyswyk/Nunez) and I, Cathy Anderson, wanted to pass along our condolences; we are so sorry to hear about your dad. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Cathy, Kelly and Candi
Janell King Squires
09/09/2013
Please make correction to this information in honor of Michael Dean Squires' and his children...
Michael D. Squires, 66, of Des Moines