Mike Faulkner Cause of Death: What Happened To The Hall of Fame Wrestler? EXPLAINED
Mike Faulkner, 53, of Mishawaka, IN, longstanding Director of Operations at Mishawaka High School, died on Sunday evening.
How Did Mike Faulkner Die?
The School City of Mishawaka community mourns the loss of a beloved colleague, neighbour, and friend.
Mike Faulkner, a former Parks Superintendent and Mishawaka High School Hall of Fame wrestler, has died.
Mike Faulkner most recently served as School City of Mishawaka’s director of operations. He was previously the assistant athletic director at Mishawaka High School.
Longtime coworkers said Faulkner was dedicated, kind, and honourable; he was Mishawaka through and through.
Faulkner made it his goal to improve Mishawaka for his family and the entire city.
It is with the deepest of sadness that I share the passing of our dear colleague and friend, Mike Faulkner, Director of Operations. Mike passed away peacefully last evening, Sunday, September 25, surrounded by those he loved most. He was 53 years old. pic.twitter.com/kEamb1KFzJ
— Mishawaka Athletics (@cavemensports) September 26, 2022
Who is Mike Faulkner?
“Mishawaka is a very special town, and I would say there are a lot of people that are like that as well,” said Steve Sandefer, Mishawaka High School’s Head Wrestling Coach. “Mike’s just been a great supporter, he’s loved the town, he’s proud of his roots, and we’ve been incredibly happy to have a guy like him, a family like his that supports everything we do here.” Just a fantastic mentor to have. He was concerned about everyone.”
He was the state runner-up in the heavyweight class as a senior as a 1987 graduate and great wrestler from Mishawaka High School. He went on to wrestle in college on a scholarship.
He attended Ferris State University and Grand Rapids Junior College (Grand Rapids Community College).
His record in college wrestling is 107 wins and 39 losses.
Austin and Alex are his sons from his marriage to Monique in 1995.
“He was Mishawaka through and through,” School City Mishawaka Superintendent Dr. Theodore Stevens stated. “I don’t think Mike would have chosen to live his life anywhere other than Mishawaka.”
Faulkner was instrumental in restoring the clock tower that rises tall at Mishawaka High School, and he could hear his accomplishment every time the bell rang or tolled.
Mike Faulkner Cause of Death
Monday morning, School City of Mishawaka issued the following statement on its Facebook page:
Undefeated Mishawaka takes on undefeated Northwood on Friday, September 30. Mike Faulkner will be honoured before the game at Steele Stadium on Friday at 7 p.m.
Mike Faulkner, a dedicated public servant till the end, was only 53 years old.
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Our hearts and thoughts are with @CavemenWrestle . Mike Faulkner was an active voice and member of the wrestling community and will be missed! pic.twitter.com/FqGstUMNC3
— Hobart Wrestling (@BrickieWrestlin) September 26, 2022