"We lived down the street from the Queen family on NW 2nd street. Mike was older, more around Eddie Eagles age but I remember him. I'm so sorry for the family's loss. He truly lead a full life."
In loving memory of
C. Michael "Mike" Queen
November 2, 1942 - February 17, 2020
- Michael “Mike” Queen age 77, passed away Monday, February 17, 2020 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Evansville.
Mike was born November 2, 1942 in Washington to Daniel “Tucker” Albert Queen Sr. and Mary Elizabeth (Schlotter) Queen. He is a 1961 graduate of Washington Catholic High School, where he played on the varsity basketball team and ran track. After graduation, Mike joined the Navy and moved to The Great Lakes where he was schooled to become a Nuclear Chemist. He married his high school sweetheart, Sandy Wilson, on May 21, 1964 and they moved to New York, where Mike was stationed at the Saratoga Springs Naval Base. From New York, Mike and Sandy moved to Charleston, SC where Mike was in active duty during the Vietnam War on the USS Shark. Their first child, Greg, came along in May 1967 while they were stationed in Virginia. In 1970, after being in the Navy for 9 years, the family of 3 moved back to Washington, IN. Mike worked for the City of Washington on the line crew and later became the head supervisor at Indianapolis Power and Light in Petersburg. Their second child, Misty, was born in March 1975. Mike’s favorite pastime was playing golf and Mike was able to make a hole in one at Coffin Golf Club in Indianapolis. Mike and Sandy have two beautiful grandchildren. Marie who is 17 and a Senior in high school and Ben who is 15 and a Freshman. He is a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife; daughter Misty (Don) Woods of Celestine; brothers Dan A. Queen Jr. of Evansville, John (Shirley) Queen of Ohio, Jim (Cathy) Queen of Washington and Terry (Tammy) Queen of Owensville; sisters Anita (Richard) Tomey of Washington; stepsister Sharon of Indiana; grandchildren Marie Katherine and Benjamin Tucker Woods of Celestine and sister in law Clair Ann Queen of St. Louis, MO.
He is preceded in death by his parents; son Greg Queen and brother Stephen Queen.
Visitation will be Monday, February 24, 2020 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Ed Lee Mortuary Downtown Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church with Father Paul Ferguson as celebrant. Military Graveside Rites will follow at Sugarland Memory Garden.
Condolences can be made to the family online at www.edleemortuary.com. All arrangements were entrusted to Ed Lee Mortuary.
Tributes
"Our deepest and sincere sympathy goes out to your family at the passing of your dear husband, father, grandfather and brother. May your memories and the love you shared bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead. Your friends at the Vincennes University Alumni and Foundation Office"
"My thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to Sandy and family. Mike and I were the best of friends in high school. He remained so throughout our lives and I will miss our phone conversations that we had so often. Mike was a cherished friend he and his passing has caused more than a few tears. Rest in peace my good friend, a true gentleman.I am sorry that I will be unable to attend Mikes services. I will be there in spirit. Moose"
"Mike was a good man, good friend, and good uncle. We will always remember the good times playing card games at Granny and Papa's house with Mike and all the family on Saturday nights.
We will miss you Mike!"
"Mike was a good man, good friend, and good uncle. We will always remember the good times playing card games at Granny and Papa's house with Mike and all the family on Saturday nights. We will miss you Mike!"
"Very sorry to learn of Mike's death. He and I went to St. Mary's grade school together and played on the basketball team there. We also were together at WCHS, class of 1961. When Mike was dating Sandy, I worked nights at the local swimming pool in the summer, cleaning up, and Mike would occasionally drop by as he walked home from Sandy's house. He and I and another good friend had a few midnight swims that summer. Sandy is my second cousin. Mike's dad and mine were both "door to door" milkmen........ before Supermarkets arrived. Dick and Carol Wilson Sandy, our thoughts are prayers are with you."
"We were so sorry to hear about Mike's passing. Prayers for your family. May God hold you in the palm of His hand and grant you His loving peace."
"Dear Sandy, Mike was a beautiful soul. I am so glad that I had the pleasure of taking care of him at Hillside Manor. He had a very happy personality about him. You are beautiful as well sweetheart. I use to love talking to you when you would come to visit Mike everyday. The two of you were mesmerizing together. That man loved you with ALL OF HIS HEART !!! When you walked through the door his eyes would light up and so would his smile and after that moment NOTHING NOR NO ONE ELSE AROUND HIM MATTERED BUT YOU. I never had the pleasure of meeting your daughter, but I'm sure he lavished his affections on her as well. I'm so sorry that Mike has gone on to that next place, but one day................. YOU WILL SEE HIS SMILE AGAIN. Stay beautiful just like you are, my positive thoughts and vibes your way sweetheart."
"Prayers and condolences to you, Sandy, and your entire family"
"Dear Sandy, Misty, and Family, I have known Mike for many years and he always put a smile on my face! He had a wonderful glow and spark that always made those around him feel loved. I know the light that shown in him will always shine and be your guide to give you strength, even through the most difficult times. My sincere sorrow, Seth"
"Sandy & Family, So sorry about Mike our prayers are with you and your family. He was a wonderful person I always enjoyed when I would see him and Jim on the golf course. He was a especial individual as you are also. Sandy he is done suffering, we know where he is at. May God bless you all. With love. Jim & Lynn"
"So sorry for your loss Anita"
"I'm very grateful to have met and care for Mike over the last couple years. He was a great man and we'll be dearly missed. My sincerest condolences to his wife Sandy and family. Many thoughts and prayers"