Mike O’Mara, 62, died unexpectedly at his Lake Odessa home on Dec. 27. O’Mara was superintendent of Lakewood Schools, retiring in 2015.

 

O’Mara and Paige Brown married in 1979. She survives, as do his children Branden (Kristin) O’Mara, Gabriel (Megan) O’Mara, Wade (Liz) O’Mara, and Hannah O’Mara; mother Ruth O’Mara and grandchildren Grant, Maeve and Brenna O’Mara.

 

Also surviving are his siblings Patricia (Bob) Ironside, Dennis (Kim) O’Mara, Teresa (Mel) Kelly, Ed (Kristi) O’Mara, Shawn (Kathy) O’Mara and Melissa (Shawn) O’Gorman, many aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and cousins.

 

O’Mara was an avid hunter an outdoorsman who enjoyed camping and traveling.  He loved athletics and sports, especially the Lakewood Vikings and MSU Spartans. Spending time with his family and friends was the most important part of his life, a Koops Funeral Chapel obituary said.

 

A lifetime resident and area educator, O'Mara earned a bachelor’s degree from Olivet College and a master’s degree from Michigan State University, according to

Funeral Mass was held Jan. 3 at St. Edwards Catholic Church, with burial at Lakeside Cemetery.

 

Memorials in his name may be given to the Lakewood Education Foundation, St. Edwards Catholic Church or Lakewood Athletic Association. Online condolences can be left at www.koopsfc.com.