Michael O'Brien
January 15, 1961 - December 06, 2019
Obituary
RIDGEWAY - Michael Guy "Mike" O'Brien, age 58, of Ridgeway, passed away on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, from a tragic accident. He was born on Jan. 15, 1961, in Beloit, the son of Alexander and Lorraine (Truckey) O'Brien.
Mike was raised in Beloit and graduated from Beloit Memorial High School. He married Theresa Huebner on Sep. 23, 1995, at Rotary Gardens in Janesville, Wis. Mike served in the U.S. Army Reserves for 18 years and was deployed with the 826 Ordinance Company out of Madison, Wis. to Saudi Arabia during Desert Storm. Following his service, Mike worked for many years at Oscar Mayer, before beginning his 20+ year career as a sheet metal fabricator at Sub Zero.
Mike was a member of the American Legion Post in Ridgeway. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and growing tomatoes for his amazing home-made salsa and spaghetti sauce. He had a passion for making unique art with his sheet metal skills and loved spending time with his family and friends.
Mike is survived by his wife, Theresa; son, David O'Brien; daughter, Michaela O'Brien and son, Patrick O'Brien; sisters, Colleen (Ron) Culver and Mary O'Brien; and brothers, John (Joan) O'Brien and Terry (Dorothy) O'Brien. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Julie Parker; and two brothers, Paul (Sherry) O'Brien and Tom O'Brien.
A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison at 4 p.m., on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 3 p.m. until the time of the service at 4 p.m. and then continuing after the service, where food and fellowship will continue until 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Memorials may be gifted in Michael’s name to Dairyland Outdoor Veterans Retreat. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
Events
Visitation
Sun Dec 15, 2019 @ 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Sun Dec 15, 2019 @ 4:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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Laurie Pearce
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Mike was always happy to chat and he spoke often and fondly of his wife, Theresa. Mike will be sorely missed, my thoughts are with his friends and family.
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Greg Herrington
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Mike was a hard worker and dedicated family man that tried to be fair with everyone. We always
joked about tomato plants and he always was understanding like able person. I worked with him
and I will remember how good he was to everybody. Thank the Lord for his presence.
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Dan Rees #308
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I've been retired from Sub-Zero for a couple of years now & never really knew Mike, other than to nod or say hi, as he walked by my work area. I remember Mike would always come into work a little early (like I did), so he could hit the ground running, when it was time to start. I'm sure he was truly a "dedicated" Sub-Zero employee. Mike will be missed by his dear family & all those who knew him & even those who didn't know him. Mike, Thank You for your service to your country & God's speed.....
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Rich Ward
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Marry, Big O, Terry and the rest of the O'Brian Family. We send our condolences. I personally have not seen Mike in many years but will always remember the baseball games at Cunningham that we played almost daily in the summer for years. From one Veteran to another - "see ya later"! RIP Mike
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Lori Vise
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I didn’t have the pleasure of really knowing Mike but what I do know was that he loved my cousin Theresa and their 3 children! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May the memories you created as a family help you in the days to come and bring you comfort.
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Adele & Roger Olstad
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Theresa & Family....
So very sorry to hear the tragic news. Our hearts go out to you and your children as well as Mike's family. Praying for strength & comfort today and in the days ahead. God Bless.