Michael German

Michael German was born February 15th, 1969, in Des Moines, Iowa to Jerry and Wanda German. Mike attended Saydel High School where he was a decorated tennis player. He began dating the love of his life, Angi, in November of 1987. They were married on September 15th, 1990.

Mike was a distinguished police officer in the state of Iowa. He began his career in 1990 as a reserve officer for the Altoona Police Department. Mike was the Chief of Police in Prairie City at the time of his death.

Mike enjoyed spending his leisure time at he and Angi’s ranch tending to their five horses. He loved spending time with Angi, his children, and grandchildren - he lived as their devoted protector. Mike was an avid fan of Rock music and played the drums and electric guitar. He was widely loved and respected throughout his community.

On January 13th, 2022, Mike passed away at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. He was 52 years old.

Mike is survived by his wife, Angi; four children and their spouses: Nathan & Natalie German, Evan German, Chayse & Justin Pierson, and Paige German; and five grandchildren: Ellie, Kaeson, Brixten, Aurora, and Sawyer; his parents, Jerry (Peggy) German, siblings and in-laws, Tammy (Harley) Jones, Terri (Angie) Finnell, Ron (Julie) Finnell, Debbie Delmege, Tina (Mike) Beerbower, Tammy Brandt, Donnie (Ali) Dacken; multiple nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his adoring mother, Wanda, and mischievous mother-in-law, Jackie.

Visitation will be held at Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, January 20, 2022 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at New Hope Assembly of God, 4425 70th Street, Urbandale, Iowa on Friday, January 21, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.

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