Michael J. Regan

Michael “Mike” Joseph Regan: September 13, 1961-March 31, 2024 Mr. Regan died unexpectantly at his home Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, after a short illness. He attended St. Mary Catholic School and graduated from Huntington North High School in 1979. He earned the Eagle Scout Award with Troop 121 in Huntington and joined his four brothers and father with that distinction-a national BSA record. He also participated in the German exchange program while in high school and maintained a proficiency in the language. Mr. Regan graduated from Indiana University-Bloomington with a Business Administration degree in 1983. While there, he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega Social Fraternity and represented the fraternity by winning, with his partner, Craig Citti, the all campus 14.1 Continuous Pool Championship. The pair bested the team that had won the previous year’s Big Ten Championship. Professionally, Mr. Regan was President and CEO of Justand Plastics, Inc., dba Bircraft, for thirty-three years. He led that company and its over fifty employees to new financial records and was the innovative source for many new lines. He had an unusual skill and likability to maintain great rapport with all the people at Bircraft. He was retired at the time of his death. Mike was known for his great love of and expertise at fishing. He held numerous recognitions for large Northern pike and walleye taken on Canadian fishing expeditions. He held many close friendships and was highly regarded for his extraordinary intellectual capacities. Mike was born to be a father and of all his accomplishments, it was his children that he was most proud. Mr. Regan is survived by three children, Michael Oliver (Mark Dean) Regan, Wellington, FL; Christina Delene (Dr. Alexander) Legenbauer, Gainesville, FL; and Stephen Joseph Regan, Fort Wayne, IN. He is also survived by his father, Dr. John E. Regan, Huntington, IN; seven siblings; Dr. John S. (Liz) Regan, Champaign, IL; Sharon Delene Regan, JD, MRE, Gulf Breeze, FL; Dr. Jennifer S. (Joel) Harbaugh, Heritge Lake, IN; Dr. Linda (Dr. Daniel) Burns, Mishawaka, IN; Dr. David P. Regan, Middlebury, IN; Dr. Steven D. (Heather) Regan, Fort Wayne, IN; and Dr. Stanton M. (Dr. Karen) Regan, Lafayette, IN. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother, Delene Anne (Smith) Regan in 2016. Friends may call at Bailey-Love Mortuary from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday, April 5th with Recitation of the Rosary scheduled at 2:30 pm Friday. Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church, 903 North Jefferson Street, Huntington, IN at 10:00 am Saturday, April 6th with an hour of calling before the service. Preferred memorials to either Boy Scout Eagle Scout Recognition Center or St. Mary Catholic Church for masses in memory of Mike, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN, 46750. Please sign the online guest book at www.baileylove.com. Bailey-Love Mortuary is honored to serve the family of Michael “Mike” Joseph Regan.

Michael J. Regan

September 13, 1961 - March 31, 2024