Michael (Mike) Arthur Schiffer passed away Monday March 13th, 2023 at his home in Rosebud, MT at the age of 62. Mike was born on the Yellowstone bridge outside of Rosebud on their way to the hospital in Forsyth on October 30th, 1960. He was one of four children, and the first son born to Arthur and Ruby (Smith) Schiffer.
Mike had a mechanical mind and was a thrill seeker from a young age. At the age of 7, he would disassemble anything mechanical just to see how it worked. He would always say “don’t worry, I can make it work again” and he did! As a young teen he decided to slip away from the fairgrounds to see what the night life was all about. On that night he witnessed two ’57 Chevys drag race Main Street of Forsyth. From that day forward his love of hot rods was born.
In 1985, he married Julie Stevens and together they had 2 boys Chris and Billy. Later he found the love of his life, his soul mate, Trisa Reed. Together they had a daughter Brandy. They resided at the Schiffer Ranch for their remaining years together. Throughout his life they made many memories of boating, having fun with family and friends on the river. His passion was engine building and tractor pulling. He took his family with him every chance he could get away from ranch to pull. His dream was to be a part of the pro pulling circuit and he was able to accomplish that dream with the Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League.
He was a great leader, “boss man”, and mentor to many. He was a God fearing, hard working man that knew how to play just as hard as he worked. Mike was always there to lend a hand or give a word of guidance. He had a wealth of knowledge and many skills. There wasn’t much that he couldn’t do. Although a High School dropout, he always joked about getting his GED at MSP. A person would almost think he was proud of that!
Mike was preceded in death by his parents Art and Ruby (Smith) Schiffer. He was survived by the love of his life and soulmate Trisa Reed, his children Chris (Kaci) Schiffer, Billy (Sheena) Schiffer, Brandy (Josh) Schiffer. His 16 beloved grandchildren Valerie, Arthur, Ian, Isabell, Tyson, Liam, Averi, Nia, Maddox, Kayden, Lane, Eli, Jax, Jewel, Kane and Thor. His grandchildren meant more than the world to him. He would do anything for any of them. His siblings Karen (Schiffer) Mayberry, Julia (Jack) Ferguson and Joe (Dusty) Schiffer and his niece and nephews Joe, Andrew and Cassie Schiffer.
The family will be receiving friends on Saturday March 25th from 2-5:00pm at Stevenson & Sons. A memorial and burial service will be held at the ranch at a later date.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Saturday March 25, 2023
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Saturday March 25, 2023
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT
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Neal and Pam Shelton says
Schiffer Family we were so sorry to hear about Mike. Thoughts and prayers
Lynn Tompkins says
I am so sorry hear about Mike. He was such a kick to visit with at the N.A.P.A. He was a special person. My prayers go out to you.
Lori Reierson says
Schiffer family I am sorry for your loss. Mike will be missed. You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers.
Steve Fourtner says
Schiffer family, I was shocked by the news of Mikes passing. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Take comfort in knowing that he is some where in heaven with the Willhelms taking in a tractor pull or two. If there’s anything I can do for you, please don’t hesitate to ask.
Steve
Mike & Lynn Blakesley says
We were sure sorry to hear about Mike’s passing. I first met him when he was a kid, and would hang around my grandpa’s steam engine at the fair. (Even then, he was curious about engines!) More recently he was always an enjoyable customer at the store, easy to work with, and patient if I wasn’t quite sure what he was talking about. He will be missed, both for his personality and his encyclopedic knowledge about engines and such.
Jennifer Ferguson Johnson says
I’m so sorry for your loss. To all the Schiffer family you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
JoAnn Franklin says
Schieffer, Family so sorry to about your loss. Mike was a wonderful man. Thoughts and prayer are with the family.
Eugene-Connie Bankey says
To all the Schiffer family our condolences and prayers for your loss of Mike . Enjoyed our short visits when we would see each other in Miles City .
Sharon Wetsch says
To all the Schiffer family..
We were so sad to hear of Mike’s passing
He was such a character- our deepest condolences.
Hugs and prayers
Tom Viera says
Sorry for your loss
Cindy Schaak says
I am so very sorry. Stay strong
Susan Biery Edwards says
Julie, Karen and Joe. So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Susan and Richard Edwards
Ron and Carol Moore says
I am so sorry to learn of Mike’s passing. Take comfort in the memories. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Diana Robinette says
Sending my condolences to you Julia, Karen, Joseph and rest of the family, stay strong for each other and remember the good times you spent together growing up, sending my blessings to you all.
Brenda Potts says
Julie Karen and Joe
Sorry to hear about your family loss many prayers and blessings
My condolences
Brenda Potts
Kay Davis Berdahl says
To Mike’s family
Sorry for you loss.
Bill & Brenda Allison says
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Wayne & Lane Buck says
To the Schiffer Family, so very sorry to hear of the passing of Mike you are all In our thoughts and prayers.
Isaac Boyer says
Mike was one hell of a guy he thought me so many different things when I worked for Schiffers I’ll always be greatfull for the good times I had while I was around him. My thoughts and prayers go to your families.
Phyllis and Stephen Miller says
Sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers to the Schiffer family.
Kileen Hagadone says
We are so sorry about Mike! Such a great guy! Prayers for your family
Rebecca Cuckie says
I am so sorry for the whole family’s loss,you are all in my prayers 🙏🙏🙏
Jan Church says
Julie, Karen and Joe,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Thinking of all of you,
Janet
Janet Loomis says
Schiffer family I am sorry for your loss. You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joe and Loy Martens says
We are so sorry to hear about Mike. You are all on our thoughts and prayers
James Arneson says
I am sorry to hear Mike passed away. I enjoyed a tractor pull with him once in ND. Was able to visit with him a few years back and rattled in a whitetail on his place for my cousin. I hadn’t seen him in years, but always wondered about him. May God comfort you with the best of memories now and always.
Jim
Debb Brewer says
We are so sorry about Mike. Shock is an understatement…
From the day I met Mike, I knew he was a good, kind, and giving person that would be a friend that I would cherish. I will never forget how we would always call and ask if we could you the camp site by the river for the weekend or go down and just fish for the day…he would get SOOO frustrated. Just go he would say. You are family, you don’t need to ask…This man was an mazing person and great friend and we just can’t believe that he is gone…
Dennis and my hearts are absolutely broken…Dennis considered Mike a brother and you Tressa, have been one of my best friends since the day we met. There are no words at a time like this…I can’t make it better, and it hurts that I can’t do that for you.
We are here for you when you are ready. We love you.
Dennis and Debb
Rod and Lisa Mogen and Family says
So sorry for your loss. So unexpected. What an amazing man. Mike was a professional at everything he did. He always had a positive attitude and he never complained no matter how bad things were. Like the saying goes, the good die young. Bill and Chris, you have always been like family. Please let us know if there is anything we can help with.
Warren and Mavis Schiffer says
To Mike’s family, I’m sorry to say I don’t know most of you as I’ve been gone for so many years. My fondest memories of Mike when he was around 5 years old. I was a teenager back then that Art allowed to work during the summer. When it came to plowing we needed to use the diesel tractors. We had to have Mike come out in his tender age to start the tractors as we didn’t know how to start them. This was a ritual every morning that he dearly loved. So sorry for your loss and praying for you.
David and Donna Lloyd says
Sorry to hear of Mike’s death. Life is too temporary. Condolences to the Schiffer family.
Dave and Donna
Rick says
I am so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing, he was great friend Schiffer family was great neighbors, Mike an I have lots of good memories together.
Geneva Biery says
Schiffer family
My condolences to you all for such a loss and heartbreaking for his children and grandchildren
Our families have always been neighbors and would work together
Prayers
Geneva Biery
John Miller says
Julie, Karen, Joe and Mike’s children and grandchildren,
I am sorry to hear about Mike passing.
When I think of Mike, his love of twisting a wrench always comes to mind.
Marsha Ash says
Sorry about your loss. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Cathy says
Mike will be missed by many. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Karlys KIpf Irion says
Julie, Karen and Family! I’m sorry to hear of Mikes passing. He was just a little squirt when my family moved to Sheridan. Condolences.
Mike & Paula Childers says
Dear Julie, Karen, Joe, and Mike’s children and grandchildren, we are sending our love and heartfelt sympathy to each one of you. We haven’t seen Mike in so many years but did interact with him on Facebook. Keeping up with all his tractor pulls and engine building. It was amazing to watch him in action and know he was enjoying life. Keeping you all in our prayers.
Peggy Quinlan certain says
Julie, Karen, Joey and all the Schiffer family and to my cousin Jim Yonkaitis on the loss of his dear friend. Sympathy and prayers for all.
Darla R Ballard says
Karen, Julie & Joe,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your brother Mike.
You are in our prayers