Michael Boyd

Madison- Michael "Mike" A. Boyd passed away at home on June 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 31, 1949, in Madison, WI to Robert and Viola (Young) Boyd. He graduated from East Madison High School in 1968. On November 3, 1973, Michael married his next-door neighbor,  Nancy Clark, and together they had three children. He worked in several positions at the US Post Office for 36 years before retiring in 2004. After retirement he worked part-time at Avis until 2024.

Michael had a variety of interests and was a member of several clubs including stamps, coins and metal detecting. He enjoyed collecting unique antiques, researching his familial roots, and playing euchre and scratch-off lottery tickets. Scratch off lottery tickets became a staple gift for Michael as it was the highlight of family gatherings watching him celebrate his winnings although small and few. He also enjoyed meeting with a group of friends each morning for the past 21 years.

Michael was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He also loved and cared for his grand dogs that loved him more. Michael was kind, humble, genuine, hard-working, friendly and humorous. He loved conversing and used laughter to connect with others. His funny spirit is one of the many gifts he leaves behind.

Michael will be deeply missed and is survived by his wife, Nancy; children Emily, Eric and Claire (Tony); grandchildren, Zander, Sophia, Harrison, Max, Hudson, and Antonio; sisters, Jane (Curt) Schwenn and Debbie Boyd; and in-laws Mary (Ray), Kathy (Tim), Colleen, Tom, Ann (Jerry), Trisha and 23 nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two infant brothers; his nephew Kevin; and, mother and father-in-law, Tom and Jean Clark.

A celebration of Michael's life will be held on August 15, 2026, from noon to 3:00pm at Dream Park, 5301 Healy Ln, Monona, WI.

The family would like to give special thanks to Michael's Agrace Hospice caregivers, especially his primary caregivers, Mo and Stephanie.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Dane County Humane Society.

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