BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA – Dr. Michael Lee Songer was born on February 28, 1945, to Harold L. and Marjorie M. (Wilkins) Songer in Pueblo, Colorado. He died April 15, 2024, in Bakersfield with his family by his side. He fought a long and courageous battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Michael enjoyed his childhood going to school in Gering, Nebraska and visiting his grandparents in Sunrise, Wyoming where they loved to play games and explore the hills. Michael eventually moved to Kearney and graduated from high school in 1963. Michael received his medical degree from the University of Nebraska in 1971.
While in medical school Michael met his first wife Cherylinn Doyle. After their marriage they had their first child, Cari. After his graduation he joined a practice in Torrington and later opened his own practice. While in Torrington, he and Cheri had their other two children Lacey and Rhett.
Michael’s greatest love was his family. He loved visiting his children and grandchildren. He was extremely proud of each of their accomplishments.
Michael is preceded in death by his father Hal, his mother Marjorie, and his sister Judith McCord. He is survived by his children, Cari Warren (Darren) of Laramie, Lacey Mercil (Tim), and Rhett Songer of Minneapolis, Minnesota. His grandchildren, Tyler (Camille) and Amanda Warren, Marlie and Bode Mercil, and Damion Songer
A memorial service will be held in Laramie on July 31 at 1 p.m. at St. Matthews Cathedral. To see full original obituary go to https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/bakersfield/name/michael-songer-obituary?id=54924276
