Wood River—Michael R. Trgovich, 57, passed away Friday, December 25, 2021.

Born Jan. 22, 1964 in Granite City, he was the son of Michael J. and Judith A. (Taynor) Trgovich.

Mike graduated from Granite City High School, South in 1982 where he was a regional champion and state qualifier in the wrestling program. He carried a lifelong love of the sport and encouraged and coached in youth wrestling programs for many years.

He worked for Wieland Brass, formerly Global Brass/Olin Brass.  He loved playing pool and was an avid St. Louis Blues hockey fan.

He is survived by his wife, Terrie (Tague) Trgovich of Wood River; two sons, Kristopher (Natalie) Trgovich of Fenton, MO and Matthew Trgovich of Rosewood Heights; two stepsons, William Harshbarger of Bethalto and Ethan Harshbarger of Moro; 6 grandchildren; two sisters, Jennifer (Scott) Wallace of Moro and Molly (Dan) Whitsell of Lebanon, OH; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

A memorial visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, December 29 at Paynic Home for Funerals in Rosewood Heights.

An online guestbook is available at www.paynicfh.com