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KASS, Michael
KASS, Michael. (Dubuque, IA. Mar 15, 1948--East Dubuque, Jan. 17, 2023) The son of Raymond and Carol (Bergeron) Kass, Michael
attended grade school at the one room school at Lore, graduated from WAHLERT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL in 1966 and received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Dubuque in 1970. He married Mary Ann Conzett on June 12,1971 at CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION in Dubuque and in 1975. He retired from the JOHN DEERE DUBUQUE WORKS where he worked for 41 years as a technical writer.
For many years he was involved with soccer in Dubuque. He coached various age teams with the AYSO recreational league as well as serving as registrar. He also helped in creating the DUBUQUE SOCCER CLUB and coached several traveling teams. Mike coached at Wahlert and STEPHEN HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL and in 1994 was selected as coach of the year in the Mississippi Valley Conference. He continued his love of the game by supporting his two grandsons who play on club teams and are coached by their father, Sean.
After retirement Mike learned to play the harmonica. He was a member of SPAH, a nonprofit international Society for the Preservation and Advancement of the Harmonica which provided annual youth scholarships. He enjoyed attending SPAH conventions throughout the United States and attending workshops, but especially loved playing at open mic events.
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Obituaries Today, Online: https://dubuquetoday.com/obituaries/