COLUMBUS/SAUK CITY—Michael J. "Mike" Evans age 59, went peacefully to be with God on Monday, March 19, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison with his wife by his side. He was born on June 25, 1952 in Columbus to William and Jean (Westphal) Evans. Mike was a 1971 graduate of the Columbus High School where he held a record in track relay for 20 years. He attended MATC in Madison. Mike was married to Sandy Pergande on January 31, 1976 in Columbus. He worked first as a truck driver for Stokely's Canning Company in Columbus and then was employed for Columbus Products for 11 years. He was a volunteer in the physical therapy department at Meriter Hospital in Madison for more than five years. Mike enjoyed building model trucks and attending car and truck shows. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Prairie du Sac. Survivors include his wife, Sandy of Sauk City; a daughter, Kristen (Bill) Wiese of Prairie du Sac; a granddaughter, Olivia Nicole Wiese; one expected grandchild; parents, Bill and Jean Evans of Madison; one sister, Gloria Jean (Evans) Clark of Jefferson; two brothers, Tom of Newberry MI and John (Terry) Evans of Fairfield CT; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Funeral services were held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 23, 2012 at the funeral home. Pastor Fred Rilling officiated. Interment was in Hillside Cemetery, Columbus. Visitation was from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Thursday at the funeral home and from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. on Friday. Grampy Mike will be dearly missed by his family.