Michael “Mike” G. Harris

Michael “Mike” G. Harris, age 77, of Sheffield, IA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at MercyOne North Iowa Hospital. Per his wishes, Mike will be cremated and a private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Fullerton Funeral Home.

Mike was born on December 12, 1947, in Sheffield, IA to Gerald and Shirley (Rube) Harris. He attended Sheffield schools and graduated from Sheffield High School. On May 12, 1973, Mike was united in marriage to Susan (Lahner) Harris at the Methodist Church in Sheffield. The couple had 45 wonderful years together until Susan’s passing in 2018.

Mike worked as a truck driver his entire life and completed his career working for Sukup Manufacturing. He drove over 2,300,000 miles for them. He was a member of Ducks Unlimited, Pheasants Forever and the National Wild turkey Federation. His hobbies included: hunting, fishing, and camping. Mike loved the outdoors and spent many years camping with Susan out in the Bay City area where they loved having social gatherings and spending time with friends. He was definitely a great fishing partner. Mike was the type of person who never met a stranger; he was very sociable and will be remembered for his witty remarks and sense of humor. Mike enjoyed playing poker and riding around town in his side by side.

Mike and Susan were very active in supporting their community. They were avid animal/dog rescuers and Mike absolutely loved his rescue dogs. He was very fond of his coco Labrador Retriever named “Grizz,” among many others over the years.

In expression of sympathy to honor Mike’s memory, memorials may be sent to the Humane Society of North Iowa, 2700 S Birch Dr, Mason City, IA 50401.

Those left to cherish his memory include many brothers and sisters-in-law: David (Nancy) Lahner, Jeannie (Mark) Brandt, Mary (Michael) Kranz, Bill Lahner, Anne (David) Foster and Peter Lahner.

He was reunited in heaven with his wife, Susan; parents, Gerald and Shirley Harris; parents-in-law, Dale and Luella Lahner; brother, Pat Harris; sister-in-law, Annette Lahner and brother-in-law, Stephen Lahner.