MADISON - Michael Richard Slepekis, age 71, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, after courageously battling health issues throughout the latter years of his life. He was born on Aug. 20, 1952, in Sheboygan, Wis., to Clemens and Lucille (Batt) Slepekis.

Mike graduated from Madison East High School in June of 1970, where he played baseball, was a phenomenal pitcher and helped take his team to the state championship. He was later asked to try out for the Cincinnati Reds. He then went on to have a career in mechanical design.

Mike was passionate about photography, going to motorcycle races, and woodburning. He was a life-long learner and artist. He enjoyed movies, history documentaries, sports, listening to music, going to concerts and taking day trips with his camera. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and friends.

Mike is survived by his daughters, Lindsay Slepekis and Leah (David) Fluecke; grandchildren, Julia, Claire and Anny Fluecke; brothers, Pete and Jerome Slepekis; sister, JoAnne Hokanson; as well as nieces and nephews, Peyton and Lucy (Jerome’s children), Alex and Angela (JoAnne’s children) and Christopher (John’s son). He was preceded in death by his parents, Clemens and Lucille; and brother, John Slepekis.

A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 12 noon on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, with Pastor Scott Marrese-Wheeler presiding. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday.

In lieu of flowers, please donate in Mike’s name to the American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org or the Amputee Coalition www.amputee-coalition.org.

2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420

Michael Richard Slepekis

August 20, 1952 - January 13, 2024

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