Obit: Micke, Norbert B. #2 (1935 - 2012)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Micke, Benzschawel, Olinski, Hill, Ciokiewicz, Gilles, Felix

----Source: Thorp Courier (Thorp, Clark Co., WI) 1/02/2013

Micke, Norbert Bernard “Buddy” (17 April 1935 - 22 December 2012)

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 were held at 10a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, in Stanley, on Friday, December 28, 2012. Rev. William Felix officiated and burial followed at Holy Family Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers were Larry Ciokiewicz, David Ciokiewicz, Jerry Ciokiewicz, Allen Ciokiewicz, Steven Olinski and Carol Gilles. Visitation was held at the church, on Friday from 9 a.m. until time of the 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 two 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 two sisters: Loretta Olinski of Pewaukee, and 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; two sisters: Rita Micke and Marie Ciokiewicz; two 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.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com. Thorp Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.