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Mike Wysong, Class of 1963
RANDOLPH HIGH SCHOOL |
MICHAEL WYSONG, SR.
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July, 2022 with Gloria Campbell and Carol Rankin
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MICHAEL (Mike) WYSONG, Sr. - RANDOLPH AFB HIGH SCHOOL, CLASS OF 1963, passed away January 25, 2023. Mike was born at Oakland Naval Hospital on August 28, 1945 to Lucille Lillian Wynne Cogger and William Frederick Cogger. Lucille went on to marry Jim Wysong after the divorce from William Cogger. His mother, father, step father and step sister, Jill Cogger Vita all predeceased Michael. Also predeceasing Michael is his ex-wife, Jeanne Marie Parker.
Mike is survived by his two brothers, Terry Wysong (Linda) from Austin/Cedar Park and a younger brother David Wysong who lives in Georgetown. Sisters, Lee Cogger Cornils, Aron Wirsing Smudy and Crystal Wysong Spach. Mike had lived in San Antonio, TX until last year around October when he moved to Fairhope, Alabama to live with his son, Michael and his wife, Julie and their two daughters. Mike continued to receive care for leukemia, but on January 25th he had just returned from a doctor's appointment when he suffered a cardiac arrest and passed away on January 25, 2023.
Mike adored his two granddaughters, Hadley (8) and Elise (6), as well as his son, CDR (Coast Guard Reserve) Michael Wysong and his wife, Julie and went to visit them whenever he could. Mike was so proud of his son and spoke of him and his wife, Julie often. When his granddaughters were born you would have thought they were the only grandkids in the world!
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Michael, Jr. and his wife, Julie
daughters, Hadley and Elise |
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| Hadley and Elise Wysong |
He lived in San Antonio, TX and probably played at all the golf courses in San Antonio throughout his life. He played until his knees and his stamina couldn't take it anymore. His other love was cooking. He would tell you how to cook anything (his way). If you couldn't cook it he would cook it for you.
At one point in his life on Oak Leaf he had a 1959 Triumph or what was left of the car on the back porch that he "worked" on for years.
Mike had a million friends and he loved every one of them. He will be remembered for a long time.
He attended Randolph High School at Randolph AFB, Texas and was in the first graduating class of 1963 of 29 students! After graduating he attended the University of North Texas graduating with a degree in Business in 1969.
There will be no memorial service in Alabama. However, there will be a Celebration of Life in San Antonio April 22, 2023. If you would like to attend please contact Michael Wysong, Jr. at the number or email below.
You may send condolences or any story you have regarding Mike to his son:
Michael Wysong, Jr.
556 Boulder Creek Ave
Fairhope, Alabama 36532
michaelwysong@gmail.com
(781) 907-0291 (text/call)
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| Class photo at the 50th Reunion in New Braunfels 2013 |
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| Terry Wysong, Mike Hunt, Mike Wysong and Jimmy Fidler |
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| Mike Hunt, Mike Wysong, Jimmy Fidler and Bill Borellis |
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| 1963/64 Ro-Hawk Basketball team |
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Ro-Hawk Football Homecoming, Michael, Jay Towner, Larry Tucker
Jimmy Fidler Ronnie Futch and John Hines
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| Jeff Anderson, Carol Rankin, Mike Wysong, Jackie Darling Anderson, John Hines, Gloria, Janet Francis Murillo, Bill Borellis and "Coach" Andy |
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Michael Wysong
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Mike and Gloria at the '75 Reunion down in the Auger Inn
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| Handsome Dude |
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| First Reunion 1975, Gary Bird, Michael and Earl Dodgion |
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| Kris Strand Meyer visiting Mike at his home sometime in the 80's |
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| Actually talking to Sandra Holt Lyda |
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| Visiting Mike at his home sometime in the 80's |
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Visiting the Gym during '95 Reunion Jeff Lindley,
George McClughan, and Michael
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'95 Reunion at Wurstfest, Tom Madsen, Mike and Earl Doddgion |
| '95 Reunion Bill Borellis and Mike |
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| Mike and Carole McRae Richards |
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| Carol Allshouse, Mike and _______? |
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| Jimmy Fidler, John Hines and Mike |
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Carol Hines Hoffman, Carole McRae Richards, Mike and
Barbara Johnson (Harry's wife?) |
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| Karen Knox Campbell, Bill Borellis, Mike |
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| How Sweet it is! |
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Linda Tucker Prater and Richard Prater with Mike
at a Reunion down in the Auger Inn |
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| Reunion, Terry Smiljanich, Mike and Gloria |
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| Richard Prater, Gloria and Michael |
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| Mike getting' down |
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Mike and Carol Hines Hoffman
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Visiting the High School 2000 in front of the Mosaic
John Hines, Karen Knox Campbell, Jimmy Fidler,
Mike Wysong |
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Getting the janitor to open the Ro-Hawk Store so we can buy RoHawk stuff
Karen Knox Campbell, Jimmy Fidler, Mike, Gloria and John Hines |
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In front of the Trophy Case in the Gym
Mike, Jimmy and John
Note new t-shirt and hats! |
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| Now where are all my trophies |
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2000 at the school
Mike, Jimmy, Gloria, Karen and John
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at the San Antonio Airport waiting for flights
Mike, Judi Adair, Jimmy and Karen |
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| Judi and Mike goofing around |
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| Judi, Mike and Gloria |
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| At Mikes, Karen Poor Peck, Carole, Bob Peck, Janet Francis Murillo and Mike |
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| Karen, Carole, Gloria, Mike and Janet |
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Michael Wysong, Sr.
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Michael Wysong, Sr., Michael Wysong, Jr. and Larry Tucker
(this is the last picture of Larry, he died a week later) |
2 comments:
The first time I met Michael Wysong was in 1975 at our 10th Reunion. However, I knew of him as he was a legend at RHS. I don't really know why, maybe it was his name "Wysong". Michael was instrumental in finding most of the classmates when John Hines, Chuck Pechuls and I first thought that we could throw a Reunion for Randolph Ro-Hawks. His father worked at the Personnel Center on base and gave Mike the use of their WATTS line. Mike called every parent he could find and they gave us the addresses of their son or daughter. Things just snowballed from there. Mike MC'd the Reunion and I just followed along. This was the start of all the Reunions we had from 1975 to 2013. I loved Michael for being such a good, loyal and trusting friend. He gave me confidence and pushed me to keep going. I will never forget him and I can't believe he is gone. Rest in Peace Michael Wysong. Your pain is gone. GLORIA CAMPBELL GALLAGHER, Class of '65
The hardest part of living is losing your friends along the way. With Air Force BRATS, we have had the privilege of living in different states and countries and the new friends and acquaintances that come with moving every 2-4 years. Most of us never regret this and I think the reason for this is that we meet so many new people, new places, new languages, and we are filled with the wonder of this nomadic lifestyle. Its not for everyone. I have to say that Mike was a "bon vivant" during his lifetime. During our time together at Randolph AFB, Mike was always living his life to the fullest, whether with friends, golfing, athletics, or just being Mike. We shared the love of pranks and laughter I think. He was always the "senior" to my "junior". I adored him because he just made my laugh. Whenever we were pulled back into those times over the years, those memories always were there for both of us. I loved his bear hugs and his wicked sense of humor, his smile and the twinkle in his eyes. To his son and family, I know you will have heard most of our stories over the years and so you know that we are a special band of brothers and sisters. Those who have gone on are probably at the bar drinking and raising toasts to those special days. So, to my friend I say, "I hope you and Bianchi are watching over the rest of us because when we all get together again, its going to be a hell of a party!".
Jackie Darling Anderson
Class of 1964
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