Michael Ferschke, Jr.

Sergeant Michael Harvey Ferschke, Jr., 22, of Maryville, TN, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 10, 2008 while serving with the United States Marine Corps in Iraq. Michael was born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island on November 13, 1985 and lived there for the first nine years of his life, then lived his remaining years in Maryville, TN. He graduated from Maryville High School in 2003; joined the Marine Corps and reported for Basic Training at Parris Island, SC in October 2003. He served as proud Recon Marine in North Carolina, Okinawa, and his last mission in Iraq. He served with the 3rd Recon 1st Platoon. Preceded in death by: Grandparents, Evelyn Decotaux, Robert Lambert, Sr., Gerald Ferschke, and Florence Ferschke; Cousins, Michael Lemire and Jamie Bradley; Uncle, Dennis Ferschke; Aunts, Jackie Bradley, Susie Ratti and Lucille Ferschke. He is survived by: a loving wife, Hotaru (Nakama) Ferschke and their first child, who is due in January 2009; parents, Michael H. Ferschke, Sr. and Robin K. (Lambert) Ferschke; brother, Raymond Lambert; sister, Alissa Bridgman; nieces and nephews, Jasmine, Bryson, Andrew, Courtney, and Jack; brother-in-law, John Bridgman; aunts and uncles, Deborah Fortier, Robert Lambert, June McMahon, Kim Wyatt, Chris Lambert, Lyn Doyon, Tammy Lambert, Donald Ferschke, Carol Laravie, Janice Gothier, France Cote, Mark Ferschke, Norman Ferschke, Bob Ferschke, Christine Smith; fifty-two cousins; the remaining of the Fearsome Four - Randy, Jonathan, Ben; and special friends, Doug and Irene Cooper, Zeal (brother Marine). Michael will be greatly missed by all who loved him, all who knew him, and all who wanted to know him. He was a very proud Marine, and his family was most important to him. Michael will always be remembered in all of our hearts..forever. Thank you for all the calls, visits, and support you have given to us. Mike & Robin Ferschke. Prayer service Monday, August 18, 2008 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Funeral mass 10:30 AM Monday, Aug. 18, 2008 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, Lyon's View Drive, Knoxville. In lieu of flowers, the family has established a Memorial Fund in Michael H. Ferschke Jr.'s name at Regions Bank for the benefit of his wife and child. Family will receive friends from 5:00 until 8:00 PM, Sunday, August 17, 2008 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, TN, 865-983-1000. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Michael Ferschke, Jr. please visit our Sympathy Store.