Michael H. “Mike” O’Leary of Hermiston died on Feb. 23, 2021 in Hermiston at the age of 80.
He was born on Aug. 8, 1940 in Brewster, Wash. to Arlie William O’Leary and Frances Viola (Jess) O’Leary.
Mike was raised and attended schools in Wenatchee, Wash., graduating from Wenatchee High School in the class of 1959. He enlisted in the United States Army on June 10, 1959. Mike served in Vietnam and later as a recruiter for over 10 years. Mike was united in marriage to Corinne Elizabeth Deak on June 7, 1963 in Seattle, Wash. They lived in many different locations while Mike served our country until he retired on Aug. 31, 1981 as a sergeant first class. He then worked at the Puget Sound Naval Station and later for the Department of Defense. In 1997 they moved to Prineville, and then in 2006 moved to Brewster, Wash. before settling in Hermiston in 2010, where they have lived since.
Mike was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served on a service mission in Hermiston. He enjoyed crocheting, golfing and fishing.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Corinne O’Leary, Hermiston; sons, Michael (Nan) O’Leary, Bremerton, Wash. and Shawn (Barbara) O’Leary, Poulsbo, Wash.; daughters, Julie (Bill) Smith-Tittle, Prineville and Kelli (Ron) Benage, Hermiston; 10 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; one great-great grandson; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Pat, Deloris, Donna and Sharon; and a brother, Loren.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 1, 2021 at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 850 S.W. 11th St., Hermiston.
A graveside service with military honors will be held on Friday, March 5, 2021 at 1 p.m. at the Wenatchee City Cemetery.
Please share memories of Mike with his family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
