Michael M. Prince, age 80, passed away peacefully at his home in Peshtigo on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, following complications from diabetes and a brief, courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born on August 29, 1945, in Indianapolis to the late Wesley and Mary (Abbey) Prince. Michael grew up in Menominee, Michigan, and proudly answered the call to serve his country by joining the United States Navy at the young age of 17.
An entrepreneurial spirit, Michael went on to build a legacy in Northeast Wisconsin and Menominee, Michigan, as the successful owner and operator of multiple local restaurants. Following his years in the restaurant industry, he spent many dedicated years working as a trusted local insurance agent. On October 11, 1985, Michael and Linda were married in Marinette, Wisconsin.
Michael is survived by his wife, Linda; his daughter, Tracy (Angela) Blair-Prince; and his step- children, Darin (Tere) Williams, Nathan (fiancée Keri), and Sarah (Aaron) Ferdon. He is further survived by his grandchildren, Cameron, Holly, Erik, Danny, Charlie, Leo, Brayden, Kerissa, Leilah, Avery, Anna, and Emilee. Michael is also survived by his brothers Bill (Vivian) Prince and John (Sandy) Prince and Sisters Margie (Dan) Hruska, and Gerri Borths, and Brother-in-Law Roger Fort and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, MaryLou Fort and Kathy Woods.
Visitation will be held at the Hansen-Onion-Martell Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM with a service to follow.
Michael’s family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to everyone at Hospice that was involved in Michael’s care. They seem to have a calming presence which Michael could sense and was always able to help him relax. We are appreciative of them and want to let people to know that they not only cared for Michael but Linda as well.
