Michael Joseph Cunningham died on Dec. 14, 2023 at age 81. He was born in Portland, Oregon on Oct. 26, 1942.
Mike graduated from Jesuit High School and attended Portland State University. In 1972, Mike married Sandra Seifer in Portland where they raised their two sons, Ryan and Casey.
After retiring from the Portland Water Bureau, Mike and Sandi moved to Silverton in 2004 where Mike enjoyed delivering Meals On Wheels and driving for the Silverton Hospital Care Van. Mike’s humor and friendly, kind, and helpful manner will be missed by his family and many others who knew him.
Mike is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sandi; sons, Ryan (Angie) Cunningham of Portland and Casey (Michelle Jin) Cunningham of Portland; grandchildren, Cade, Paige, and Avery Cunningham; brother, Fred Cunningham; sisters, Kathy Stine and Mary Drennen; and many nieces and nephews.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Lenore Cunningham; brother, Richard Cunningham; sister, Beth Hiestand; and infant grandson, Brodie Cunningham.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Unger Funeral Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association of Oregon or Meals On Wheels Oregon.
