Michael "Mike" Goerig

Hastings resident Michael L. “Mike” Goerig, 51, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at his home.

A private family burial will be held at a later date. A book signing will be 2-4 p.m. with family present Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date.

Mike was born July 5, 1970 in Grand Island, NE to Donald L. Sr. & Gloria J. (Beberniss) Goerig. He grew up in the Grand Island area and graduated from Grand Island High School in 1989. Mike graduated from the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, CA.

Mike served his internship at the Sundance Resort in Provo, UT. He was an executive chef at the Hilton Garden Inn in Emeryville, CA. Mike also worked at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, Sunriver Resort in Bend, OR, and various restaurants. He also catered to corporate and private clients in the San Francisco Bay area. After moving back to Nebraska, Mike worked at Tiffany Square in Grand Island.

Mike was preceded in death by his mother, Gloria J. Fisher.

SURVIVORS:
Father:
Donald L. Goerig Sr. – Hastings, NE
Siblings & Spouse:
Donald L. Jr. & Mafe Goerig – Denver, CO
Melissa Hixon – Denver, CO
Nieces & Nephew:
Alex Hester
Nicole Sutton
Reilly Goerig
Haleigh Sutton
Mia Hixon
Many Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins