Rodney Allen Michaelis
April 23, 1971 - September 10, 2016
Obituary
MADISON-Rodney Allen Michaelis, age 45, of Madison, chose to leave this earth on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016. He was born on April 23, 1971, in Madison, the son of Marie Swenson and Scott Michaelis. Rodney graduated from East High School in 1989. He loved to fish, camp and bike. He also enjoyed the Packers, crime stories, cooking and had a love for dogs. Rodney had a big heart and was always eager to give a helping hand. Rodney is survived by his parents, Marie (Craig) Swenson and R. Scott Michaelis; twin brother, Robert Michaelis; sister, Christine Michaelis; step-grandfather, Milo Swenson; uncles, Raymond (Mary) Vogt, Robert Vogt and Chris Pierson; and many cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Joe and Dolly Rocca; paternal grandparents, Dick and Betty Michaelis; aunts, Wendy Vogt and Nancy Pierson; and uncle, Daniel Vogt. A Celebration of Life will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016. Please wear comfortable attire, including Packers gear. From the outside looking in you can never understand and from the inside looking out you can never explain. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Celebration of Life
Wed Sep 14, 2016 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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Marie Swenson
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My dear son...I said what I needed to say to you today. Thanks for listening.
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Dawn Aaberg
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I remember when I got engaged to his Dad and he was like "do I have to call you Mom now?? Cuz you are closer to my age than his" and we laughed about that.............it was true too..........He was a good man and will be missed by many. My sincere condolences to ALL who loved and knew him.
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LINDA MACKOWIAK
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I remember when i was babysitting the twins and i dressed them up in matching outfits and took them on there 1st bus ride to copps grocery store on Aberg . they got the biggest kick out of that bus ride lots of giggles and smiles, I really miss those days!!!! And taking all 3 of them 2 Ella's Deli on Johnson street!!!
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Valarie Northrop
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So sorry to family and friends of the loss of Rodney. I knew him many years ago and used to hang with Robert quite a bit. I hope that in his passing family and friends find peace. I know he had his own struggles and now has the peace he probably sought. Much love to you all.
Valarie Northrop (Storley)
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Jason
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Rodney was always the first to stop and help someone or something in need, no matter what the situation was. I've never known anyone who honored friendship and loyalty as much as Rod. If you were lucky enough to be Rod's friend, you know what true friendship is suppose to be. The world would be a much better place if we were more like Rod. We'd be more forgiving, more accepting of other's differenceso, more generous to those who need help, and we would laugh more because of his lightheartedness.
I love you Rod, and I wish I was half the friend you were. You are Loved my friend! Jason
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Joan Koenig
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so sorry for your loss, your WHOLE FAMILY IS IN OUR PRAYERS :-( We remember the kids as children growing up and Jeff knew him as a Veteran and was proud of his service!!