Michael John Lincoln

Michael John Lincoln March 18, 1965 ~ February 3, 2024 Michael was born in San Antonio, Texas, to his parents, Thomas Craig Lincoln, Jr. and Linda Lea Singer Lincoln He was the 2 nd of 2 children born in the family. His Education was received from: Gateway High School, Aurora, CO Professional Certifications; CGCM, Innovation Award by Ricoh Mail Center of the Year, NGPA Member | President IPMA Member, IPMA Board member 2014 thru 2017 | 2014-Secretary/Treasurer | 2015-President Elect | 2016-President | 2017-Past President. Multiple awards as the State Printer, Design Team awards, several Gold and Silver awards for yearly calendars Michael's Career and his profession/trade was printing. # of years – ~30 years learning the trade inside and out, many of which working on innovation and building up teams and leaders. Telecom – 3-4 years. Hobbies/Things they enjoyed, Drag racing his 1970 Monte Carlo & 1989 GMC Pickup Swapping his big block Chevy engine for a 2017 Chevrolet LS engine in his 1970 Monte Carlo Fishing/Camping, Time with family, Smoking various meats, Mike never understood why everyone thought he was so special. Even though Mike was a homebody and an introvert, he never hesitated to share his kindness, guidance, innovation, creativity, and leadership with anyone who needed assistance or encouragement. He was influenced early in his life by his creative father, his brother the dreamer, and his mother who kept them all in line. Mike never hesitated to share his love for cars, his mechanical abilities, and his advice on being a professional with anyone who asked, and I’m sure a few didn’t ask but maybe needed to hear it. He also shared his love for cars with his children, working on and building race pickups with both of them at different times. He loved old school music and had some of the best playlists. He loved the Broncos and the Rivalry with his Chiefs loving family. He was the captain of the boat and captain of the good times while boating and camping. He had an infectious smile that made others smile with him and could light up a room. Those he is preceded in death by are; Grandparents: Thomas Craig Lincoln, Sr. and Martha Jo Lincoln, Joe and Dorthy Singer, Father-in-law: Kenneth Barrett Wasson, Sr. Those who he survived by and will continue to cherish his loving memory are, Spouse: Lori Lincoln, Son: Tyler (Shelby) Lincoln, League City, TX Daughter: Alisha (Shelton) Reed, Strasburg, CO Parents: Thomas Craig Lincoln, Jr. and Linda Lea Lincoln Brother: Thomas Craig Lincoln, III Grandchildren : Charlotte, Paisley, Madelyn to arrive June 2024 Aunts/Uncles: Carol Ann (George) Branecky, Mary Gail Winston, John (Esther) Lincoln Brother/Sister-in-Law: David and April Stevens, Kevin and Rene’ McCracken, Barrett and Melinda Wasson. Nieces/Nephews: Heather and Thomas Thomas, Huey and Billie Nelligan, Cory and Kim McCracken, Zach and Susie McCracken, Heidi and Blake Mackey, Braydon and Fatima Wasson, Sheldon and Donie Wasson, Tayton and Jessica Wasson, Chaseton Wasson A Celebration of life: 2.24.24, Hyatt Place - Pena Station 6110 N Panasonic Way Denver, CO 80249 Article from In-Plant Impressions about Mike Lincoln and his Career: https://www.inplantimpressions.com/article/mike-lincoln-passes-away/ Article from the In-plant Impressions about Mike Lincoln and his career; www.inplantimpressions.com/article.mike-lincoln-passes-away Donations in his Memory can be made to IPMA (In-Plant Printing and Mailing Association; Mike Lincoln Memorial 103 Noth Jefferson St Kearney, MO 64060