About This Memory Space
This page was created for Michael George Friedman's family and friends as a place to remember them, to share stories, and to keep their memory close in everyday life.
It is cared for and added to over time by the people who knew them, and everyone is invited to contribute, whether that is a story, a photo, a few words, or a simple note.
Many families visit places like this not just once, but again and again, especially on quiet days or meaningful anniversaries. This page is here for those moments, wherever you are.
A place to return to when you want to feel close again, to remember a moment, or to leave a few words for others to read. Over time, it grows through the voices of everyone who knew and loved them.
Light a Candle Growing
Light a candle to honor Michael George Friedman's memory. Each lighting keeps their memory burning bright for 23 hours.
Candle lit burns 23 hours. Come back and light it again after 23 hours to keep the memory burning.
Limited to 5 lightings per hour to prevent abuse.
Memory Wall Growing
Stories, photos, and memories shared by people who knew Michael George Friedman. This is the heart of this space—a collection that grows as more people contribute.
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Life & Legacy
Michael 'Mickey' George Friedman crafted a vibrant life marked by wanderlust, creative pursuits, and enduring connections, leaving behind a tapestry of stories that captured his adventurous spirit and generous heart.
Born into a military family in Wild Rose, Wisconsin, Mickey embraced a nomadic childhood that took him across the U.S. and abroad—from Oklahoma and South Dakota to Michigan, Virginia, Georgia, Japan, Kentucky, Indiana, and Nevada. This rootless upbringing fueled his passion for travel and photography, while hands-on projects like rebuilding a Volkswagen with his father and cherishing the family's Ford Torino revealed his mechanical flair and love for classic cars. A collector of fine art and a devoted Dallas Cowboys supporter, Mickey also shone as an impromptu historian and captivating storyteller, weaving tales that kept old friendships alive for decades. His spiritual journey deepened when he embraced faith on April 22, 1988, adding profound purpose to his eclectic path.
After graduating from Warren Central High School in 1977, Mickey pursued a liberal arts associate degree from Indiana University in Indianapolis, complemented by a business certification. He shared his knowledge as a substitute teacher in Indiana and Nevada, but found his stride behind the wheel, delivering for Frito Lay, Domino's, and Papa Johns, and later driving for Uber and Lyft. In 2005, he settled in Las Vegas for nearly two decades before retiring and returning to Indianapolis in May 2025.
Family & Loved Ones
Mickey's world revolved around the unbreakable ties he nurtured with kin, from his devoted mother Shirley Friedman to brothers Russ (Gail) Friedman and Kevin (Lori) Friedman, sisters Terri Masuda and Dani (Gary) Oertel, plus two nieces, one nephew, five great-nieces and nephews, and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Though he outlived his father Sam Friedman, grandparents, and many relatives, his quiet strength and readiness to lend an ear made every family moment richer, turning ordinary gatherings into cherished chapters of support and shared history.
Remembered by Friends & Family
Tributes from across Mickey's wide-reaching circle underscore a man whose nomadic tales, loyal companionship, and infectious enthusiasm for life's quirks left an indelible mark on all who crossed his path.
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