Michael James Gleason

Michael J. Gleason, 66 of Hinton, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at a local hospital.  A Memorial Service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday March 30, 2019 at the United Methodist Church in Hinton with Reverend Kolleen Queener officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, March 29^th at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel with a Prayer Service beginning at 7:00 p.m.  Online condolences may be offered at www.meyerbroschapels.com

Michael was born May 13^th, 1952 to Donald and Dorothy (Armstrong) Gleason in Sioux City, Iowa. He grew up in Sioux City, attending Central High School and earned a basketball scholarship to Briar Cliff College. Michael married the love of his life, Karen, on August 30, 1980.

Michael was an avid sportsman. He played fast pitch softball for over 30 years. He was on the roster of several local teams throughout the years including the Siouxland Soos, LeMars Merchants, Sandbar & Galley, Truck Haven, RE Scott, Townhouse and the Siouxland Masters. He traveled throughout the country with his “softball brothers” competing in National and World tournaments. Michael enjoyed deer and pheasant hunting, fishing and golfing. He also enjoyed bowling and proudly earned his 300 ring in 1998.

Michael had a knack for writing and poetry was his specialty. He earned an Editor’s Choice Award from the National Library of Poetry. He often used his literary skills to write heartfelt and loving messages to his family. Michael also enjoyed writing opinion pieces and was published in several mini editorials in the Sioux City Journal.

Michael was a devoted husband and a proud and loving father and grandfather. He could often be found on the sidelines or in the audience rooting on and supporting his kids. He also found joy singing karaoke and cheering on the Denver Broncos and Iowa Hawkeyes with family and friends.

Michael is survived by his loving wife, Karen, his 6 children and 7 grandchildren: daughter Misty Gleason of Des Moines, IA and child Makenzie, daughter Kristy (Neil) Hansen of Norwalk, IA and children Mikayla and Christopher, daughter Kimberli (Matt) Swift of Sioux City, IA and child Cooper, son Matthew (Alicia) Gleason of Sioux Falls, SD and children Thomas and Henry, daughter Kaitlin (Chris) Pederson of Sioux Falls, SD and child Bodie, daughter Kelli Gleason of Hinton, IA; his father: Donald Gleason of Broken Arrow, OK; 3 siblings: sister Suzan Gleason of Broken Arrow, OK, brother Mark (Lisa) Gleason of Colorado Springs, CO, sister Kathi (Jim) Wells of Owasso, OK and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Gleason and his grandparents.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in support of 2 causes Michael was passionate about; Alzheimer’s research on behalf of his late mother and Hinton Softball.