John H Michaelis
January 23, 1934 - November 24, 2018
Obituary
MADISON-John H. "Mack" Michaelis, age 84, of Madison, died on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, at home due to complications from congestive heart disease and diabetes. He was born on Jan. 23, 1934, in Madison, the son of John and Jannette (Christianson) Michaelis. Mack graduated from Central High School. He married Naoma Pursell on Sept. 27, 1952 in Madison. Mack worked at the Madison Post Office until retirement. He loved sports and enjoyed participating in them and watching them. He also was involved in many activities. Mack is survived by his wife, Naoma; daughter, Deborah Michaelis and children, Kami and Connie; daughter, Denise (Larry) Bittner and children, Ben and Sam; daughter, Peggy Murphy; son, Dennis (Darleen) Michaelis and children, Matthew, Eric, and Sarah; brother-in-law, Marvin (Kathleen) Pursell; sister-in-law, Wilma Zahalka; brother-in-law, Clifford (Bonnie) Pursell; sister-in-law, Eleanor Moriva; sister-in-law Marilyn Pursell; sister-in-law Marge Pursell; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-children; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Marilyn Mitchell; and grandchildren, Allison Bittner, Tony Michaelis, and Patrick Murphy. A Celebration of Mack's Life will be held at MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5202 Cottage Grove Rd., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, with the Rev. Jeff Vanden Heuvel presiding. Visitation will be held at church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, the American Heart Association, and to Messiah Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
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Events
Visitation
Fri Nov 30, 2018 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Messiah Lutheran Church (Madison) • 5202 Cottage Grove Road, Madison, WI
Celebration of Life
Fri Nov 30, 2018 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Messiah Lutheran Church (Madison) • 5202 Cottage Grove Road, Madison, WI
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Memories
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Leo G Cross Sr
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Thoughts and prayers go out to John's family. Had the pleasure of working with Mack at the Post office.
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KEN SLAVNEY
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JOHN AND I WENT TO TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL . AS WE LIVED IN THE SAME DIRECTION WE OFTEN WALKED HOME TOGETHER. JOHN WAS A VERY NICE GUY AND I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM WITH FONDNESS AND AFFECTION.
REST WELL OLD FRIEND
KEN SLAVNEY
FRESNO CA.
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Janice Vollmert
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John was a good person who always shared concerns for our mutual needs for our diabetes car.e. His smile and his trust in God's care and the care of the people who love him always brightened my day. Diabetes was a part of him but he never let it take away enjoying what he liked even the Norwegian foods created at the church we both were members of for a few years years-Bristol Lutheran. Bristol is my place of worship and i am glad that I had a chance to know John & Naoma when they both shared time at my church. God's Peace and care be with his family as you celebrate John's life.
Janice Vollmert.