Michael Parrish Czichos, 86, passed away on December 16, 2018 at MD Anderson.  He was born September 24, 1932 in La Grange, TX to John F. Czichos and Viola Parrish Czichos.  Michael grew up in La Grange where he attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and La Grange High School-- he graduated in 1951. Michael continued his studies at Southwest College (now Texas State) where he majored in Agriculture and Biology.  He then obtained a Masters in Chemical Engineering at the University of Chicago while working for Amoco.  He founded Southwest Solvents and sold it to fund his retirement.  However, retirement was not for him, so Michael accepted a position at Westport Fuel and Oil, Inc.  He later purchased and  changed the name to Cimarron Energy Inc.  He also worked for Adams Resources and Energy as well as other oil companies before he founded, with his wife, Panaseas International Manufacturing in China.  Michael owned and operated Panaseas International Houston up until his passing.

His only brother, John F. Czichos, preceded him in death.  Mike is survived by the love of his life his wife, Sandy and his children Blair, Rhea, Mike Jr, Brian Kiep (stepson), and his adopted Chinese son, Bobby as well as 9 Grandchildren, and 6 Great Grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Friday, December 21, 2018 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Klein Funeral Home, 9719 Wortham Blvd. Houston, TX 77065.  Services will be held at Klein Funeral Home at 10:00 AM on December 22, 2018.  A Mass will be held in LaGrange at Sacred Heart Catholic Church 539 E Pearl Street 78945 at 1:00 PM on December 27, 2018 followed by the burial at the City Cemetery West.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to MD Anderson, American Cancer Society, or a charity of your choice.