Michael Gregory Lisac

In Loving Memory of Michael G. Lisac

May 30, 1944 – October 12, 2025

Michael G. Lisac was born in Portland, Oregon, on May 30, 1944, the twelfth of

fourteen children born to Nikola Lisac and Pauline Merhar. He graduated from

Milwaukie High School in 1962 and married Joanne Parry in 1964, beginning a

lifelong partnership rooted in faith and family. Michael worked at Lisac’s Market until

the grocery department closed in 1975, after which he earned his CDL license and

continued his avocation as a professional truck driver. He retired with an impeccable

record—completing his career without a single incident—a testament to his discipline,

dedication, and integrity.

Mike was a devoted Catholic, a steadfast husband, and a committed father whose life

bore witness to his faith. He found the presence of God in the order and beauty of

creation, maintaining his home and yard with devotion and purpose. His tea roses,

blessed by the glove of Saint Padre Pio, stood as a reflection of his deep reverence

for the Blessed Mother and his union with the Divine Will, as expressed in the words

of John 17.

In his younger years, Michael enjoyed water skiing, fishing, and caring for his yard. As

time went on, his faith took an ever more central place in his life. He established

Rosary groups and Divine Will prayer cenacles within his faith community, guiding

others in prayer and devotion. His family remembers his frequent invitation to both

friends and strangers alike to join him in the prayer of consecration to the Divine Will,

the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Michael never let an

opportunity pass to share or instruct others in the Divine Mercy. These devotions

brought him profound peace and consolation, and he took great joy in sharing them

with all those he encountered in his later years.

Michael and his wife, Joanne, were blessed with five children, whom they raised in

faith and family devotion. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joanne, and

their daughter, Seanna. He is survived by his daughter Shelley Sample and her

husband, Tony, of Amarillo, Texas, along with their eight children and four

grandchildren; daughter Stephanie Lisac of Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i, and her two sons

and one granddaughter; son Nick Lisac of Beaverton, Oregon; and son Michael J.A.

Lisac and his wife, Kristin, of Canby, Oregon, his daughter, and her three sons.

May Michael rest in the peace of Christ, reunited with his beloved wife and daughter in

the eternal light of Heaven.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.

May he rest in peace. Amen.

A Rosary and Funeral Mass will be held at St Philip Benizi Catholic Church January 16, 2026. Rosary 10:30 am and Funeral Mass at 11:00 am. Immediately after Mass there will be a reception in the parish hall. Everyone is welcome. A private cemetery service will take place at Willamette National Cemetery. Please refer to bottom of page for further details.

In lieu of flowers please donate to First Call Home Health Care.

2608 Cascadia Industrial Street SE 

Salem, OR 97302.