- Michels, Nathan P.Nathan P. “Mike” Michels, Appleton, age 74, passed away at Cherry Meado ws with family by his side on Sunday, October 10, 2004. He was born in Chi ppewa Falls, WI on April 10, 1930, son of the late Alois and Mary (Swatzin a) Michels. Mike graduated from St. John’s Catholic High School in Litt le Chute in 1948. He then proudly served in the United States Army, statio ned in Guam. On August 8, 1959, he married Pamela Rief at St. Pius X Catho lic Church, Appleton. He was employed for 42 years as a pressman and retir ed from James River Corporation in 1991. Mike was a devout husband, fath er and grandfather. He was involved with Babe Ruth and Little Leag ue as a coach for many years. His other interests included woodworking a nd spending time outdoors hunting, fishing, gardening and bird watching.Mike is survived by his wife of 45 years, Pamela; children: Tracy (Bria n) Tierney of Appleton, Terry (Michelle) Michels of Oshkosh; grandchildre n: Caitlyn and Taran Tierney, and Nathan, Chad and Kyle Michels; and an au nt, Florine (Donald) Zwiefelhofer of Stanley, WI. He is further surviv ed by nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by his sister, Junilla Corry of Menasha.The funeral liturgy will be at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 14, 200 4, at ST. BERNADETTE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2331 East Lourdes Drive, Appleton, w ith Fr. Harold Berryman officiating. Friends will be received at the chur ch from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at St. Jo seph Cemetery, Appleton.The family extends a special thank you to Theda Care at Home Hospice, espe cially Amy, and to Chris and Jim at Cherry Meadows Hospice for their cari ng and compassionate care.
A memorial fund in Mike’s name is being established.God saw he was getting tired, and cure was not to be; so he put his arms a round him and whispered, “Come with Me.” With tearful eyes we watched h im suffer, and saw him fade away; although we loved him dearly, we could n ot make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands to re st; God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the BEST!WICHMANN FUNERAL HOMETri-County Chapel3212 S. Oneida StreetMenasha
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1930 - 2004 (74 years)
Education - High School
