BOARDMAN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Michael L. Hauger, 76, of Boardman, Ohio, passed away Wednesday evening, August 9, 2023, surrounded by his family.  

Mr. Hauger was born July 20, 1947, in Kansas City, Kansas, a son of the late Thomas H. and Ruth J. (Meyer) Hauger. 

A veteran of the U.S. Army, he was honorably discharged in 1968.  

In 1969, he married the love of his life, the former Mary Moreno, in Kansas City, Missouri and together they cherished  54 years of marriage.  

Mike worked in retail sales.  

He enjoyed hunting, fishing and most of all, attending his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events. 

He is survived by his wife Mary; two daughters, Rachelle Goske of Cortland, Ohio and Liz Grzesk (Gary) of Green Bay, Wisconsin; a son, Steven Hauger (Debi) of Kansas City, Missouri and four grandchildren, Garrett, Adrianna, Gracie and Maria.


Special thanks to the staff at Continuing Healthcare of Boardman and Hospice House of Poland for their care and support.


A Mass of Christian burial will be held privately by the family.  

Arrangements handled by J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.

A television tribute will air August 13 at the following approximate times: 8:58 a.m. on FOX and 9:58 p.m. on MyYTV. Video will be posted here the day of airing.