Michael L. Nemec

Michael L. Nemec was a true gentleman. Born in Tulsa August 1, 1949 to Betty and Milton Nemec and died surrounded by family November 26, 2022. In 5th grade, Michael joined Boy Scout Troop 20 and achieved his Eagle award at age 13. He graduated in 1967 from Central High School where he was Senior Class President, on the swim team and played the clarinet in the marching band. He graduated from the University of Tulsa with a degree in Political Science, and then served two years in the Mennonite Voluntary Service as alternate service during the Vietnam War. In 1976, Michael earned a Juris Doctorate from the University of Tulsa and was in private practice of law for two years before joining the Oklahoma State University Foundation in 1978 as Director of Deferred Giving. In 1980, he went on to the Bank of Oklahoma as a Trust Officer, and in December of 1980, he joined the Bank of Commerce and Trust Company in Tulsa, where he served as a Vice President and Trust Officer. Five years later, he returned to the private practice of law, and in 1989 joined Hall, Estill, Gable, Golden, & Nelson, P.C. specializing in Trust and Estate law and becoming a shareholder in 1993. He retired from law in 2018 due to a stroke. During his legal career, Mike received several awards: In 2006 Michael was honored with the Tulsa County Bar Association Golden Rule Award, in 2011 Super Lawyers, 2012 Best Oklahoma Attorneys, 2013 Outstanding Senior Alumnus from University of Tulsa College of Law, 2017 AV Preeminent Lawyers of the year, which is the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards reflecting the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and Judiciary. Also in 2017 Michael received the Marquis Who's Who Distinguished Humanitarian and Lifetime Achiever Award. He served as president of the University Of Tulsa College Of Law Alumni Association and the Tulsa Tax Forum and also served on the long range planning committee of the College of Law. As an Eagle Scout he volunteered his time as Cub Master and served on the major gifts council of the Tulsa Chapter of the American Heart Association. He was active with his wife and children and the family was chosen in 1985 as Tulsa Family of the Year by the Mormon Church, honoring families outside the Mormon faith. He served as T-Ball Coach, Cub Master, and was active in church choir and The Founder's Chorus. He loved playing the piano, singing, fishing, hiking, playing chess and art. Michael is survived by his wife of 52 years Vivian, son Adam and wife Mousumi, daughter Jennifer and granddaughters Lillian and Wren, son David and wife Priscila and granddaughter Isabela. Michael was an exemplary son, husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, who selflessly helped many people during his life. He was loved by his family, friends, clients, and coworkers alike. He will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by all who knew him. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday, December 20th at Christ the King Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Michael's honor to Global Gardens: P.O. Box 52034, Tulsa, OK 74152 or on line at www.global-gardens.org (memo: In memory of Michael Nemec). Moore's Southlawn Chapel 918-663-2233 share memories at www.moorefuneral.com

Michael L. Nemec

August 1, 1949 - November 26, 2022