Michael Maurice Herwig

Michael Maurice Herwig, 63, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2015 at his home.

He was born September 16, 1952, in Cape Girardeau, son of Maurice Vincent and Oma Lee Mabrey Herwig. He and Janice Miller were married and to this union, two children were born.

Michael was a graduate of Ritenour High School in St. Louis. He worked several years as a self-employed computer programmer in the St. Louis area. He was proud to have been a Boy Scout, and had attained Eagle Scout. Michael enjoyed playing the guitar and had a love for music and family.

Loving survivors include two children, a daughter, Jessica Herwig and a son, Joshua (Amanda) Herwig of Farmington; two grandchildren, Annie and Justin Herwig; a sister, Carolyn Helderman of Whitewater, MO; his former wife, Janice Miller of Farmington; and a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday, December 18, 2015 at the chapel of McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 19, 2015 at the funeral home, with the Rev. Shannon Skinner and Rev. Joseph Kelly co-officiating.

Interment will follow in Stroderville Cemetery in Whitewater.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to the family.

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