Michael C. Henderson, a devoted husband, father to three daughters, and grandfather of three, a successful high school and college coach who started Marian University's softball program, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2022, at the age of 84. He was born at home on Saturday, November 20, 1937. In those days home births were recorded on the following Monday, making his "official" birthday November 22.  The only child of Clyde and Theresa Henderson, Mike grew up on the west side of Indianapolis and graduated from Cathedral High School in 1955. A two-sport standout athlete, Mike attended Ball State University where he earned a degree in education while playing baseball and basketball for the Cardinals from 1956-60. He earned all-conference honors in both sports and was selected to Who's Who Among Small College Basketball. Mike began his teaching and coaching career in Fulton, Indiana, guiding the Falcons' baseball, basketball, and track teams. Mike was the first Athletic Director along with the baseball and basketball coach when Cardinal Ritter High School opened its doors in 1964, remaining at the school as a teacher and coach through 1972. He continued his teaching and coaching career at Decatur Central High School and The Latin School of Indianapolis, a preparatory school for high school boys interested in the priesthood. Mike moved to Marian University in 1980 as the Intramural Director and Assistant Men's Basketball Coach before retiring in 1999. In 1989, Mike started the women's softball program, which is nationally recognized after winning numerous conference championships and advancing to the NAIA National Championship. He continued to coach the program after retirement. He built the program through tireless recruiting, managing practice, game day coaching and field maintenance. To recognize his contributions to the university and its athletic programs, he was inducted into the M-Club Wall of Fame in 2007. In addition to his passion for athletics and student athletes, he enjoyed spending time outdoors.  Many friends and family members have happy memories of time with Mike fishing in the lake at his home or spending time in the woods at the family's property.  Mike is survived by Ann, his wife of 60 years.  Also surviving are his three daughters: Kay Neidlinger (Gregg) of Carmel, Karen Henderson of Lafayette, and Kathy Carmin (Mike) of Lafayette. Additionally, surviving are his three grandchildren: Jeffrey Neidlinger (Chloe) of Noblesville, Adam Neidlinger (Carly) of San Antonio, Texas, and Mallory Neidlinger of Fishers.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Cardinal Ritter High School Athletic Department or the Marian University Softball Program in Coach Mike Henderson's name at www.marian.edu/give Visitation will be from 10am to 11:30am Friday January 14, at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, with funeral mass at 12 noon at St. Malachy Catholic Church.  Burial will follow in St. Malachy Cemetery West, Pittsboro.  Family respectfully request guests wear masks while attending visitation and services.