- NORBERT B. "BUDDY" MICKE, age 77, of Pigeon Falls, WI, formerly of Stanley, WI, was born to eternal life on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at the Pigeon Falls Health Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 10am at Holy Family Catholic Church, in Stanley, on Friday, December 28, 2012. Rev. William Felix will officiate and burial will follow at Holy Family Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Larry Ciokiewicz, David Ciokiewicz, Jerry Ciokiewicz, Allen Ciokiewicz, Steven Olinski and Carol Gilles. Visitation will be held at the church, on Friday, from 9am until time of service.
Norbert Bernard Micke was born to life on April 17, 1935 in a partial log home in the Town of Worden, rural Thorp, the son of Tony and Margaret (Benzschawel) Micke. He was raised in the Town of Worden and received his education at Busy Bee Grade School and Stanley High School. Buddy worked at the Owen Cannery for 2 years and then went to work for the Stanley Corporation, where he worked for many years until his retirement. After retiring, he lived with his mother, Margaret, in Stanley.
He was a member of the Thorp Foresters. Buddy had many interests, but especially enjoyed bowling, playing cards, winning, and a few drinks at the local pub.
He is survived by 2 sisters: Loretta Olinski of Pewaukee, Rachel (Gene) Hill of Navarre, FL; many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, other relatives and friends.
Buddy was preceded in death by his parents; 2 sisters: Rita Micke and Marie Ciokiewicz; 2 brothers-in-law: Frank Ciokiewicz and Wally Olinski; one niece: Linda Olinski and one great-nephew: Tracy Ciokiewicz.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be given to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer's Foundation of America.
From the Funeral Home web site
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1935 - 2012 (77 years)
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