Major Michael W. Regan, U.S. Air Force, retired, died peacefully in his Grass Valley, California, home with his wife, Candice, by his side.

Michael William Regan was born Sept. 23, 1959, at Agana Naval Base, Guam, to Ronald and Janice (Haggerty) Regan. He graduated from Hoquiam High School with the class of 1977, and after graduating from the University of Washington in 1983, Michael joined the Air Force and served his country proudly for 24 years.

Major Regan was a brave and loyal soldier, and a true patriot of his country. He married Candice Wixson on Feb. 23, 1985, in Montesano. At the close of Michael’s career the couple retired to their California home in the Sierra Nevada foothills.

He is survived by his wife, Candice; his mother, Janice Regan and his brother, David Regan, both of Aberdeen. He was predeceased by his son, Christopher Regan, his father, Ronald Regan, and his sister, Karen Regan.

A memorial service was held May 30, 2019, in Omaha, Nebraska, followed by inurnment in the Omaha National Cemetery.