Age 51, died Friday, December 16, 2011 at his home. He was born July 15, 1960 in Monroe, MI the son of the late Art and Betty (Straub) Price and graduated from Monroe High School in 1978.
He received a full scholarship to Eastern Michigan University where he played football for the Hurons and lead the team as their captain before graduating in 1983 with his teaching degree.
He started his teaching and coaching career in Iowa before returning to Michigan to teach in the Saline Area Schools in 1997. Michael was a physical education teacher, as well as, the Middle School wrestling and track coach and also the defensive coordinator and Assistant Coach for the Saline Varsity Football team. Along with his love of sports, he was also was an avid outdoorsman.
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He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Merry, his children, Matthew, Renee and Amanda, his siblings, Kathy, Terry, Debbie, Gary and numerous nieces, nephews, and other loving relatives and friends.
Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Dec. 17 and 1-8 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Liberty Road Chapel of Nie Funeral Home, 3767 W. Liberty Road, Ann Arbor. The funeral takes place at 11 a.m. Dec. 19 at the Liberty Road Chapel of Nie Funeral Home.
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