Robert Mickelson
April 19, 1939 - August 14, 2024
Obituary
MADISON, Wis. - Robert Otis Mickelson was called to his eternal home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Aug. 14, 2024, after a 12-year battle with multiple myeloma.
Bob was born on April 19, 1939, in Madison, to T. Otis and Arlene (Rood) Mickelson. He became a child of God through Holy Baptism on June 25,1939 and confirmed his Baptismal faith on June 14, 1953, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Madison. Bob graduated from East High School in 1957 and UW-Whitewater in 1963. He earned his CPA in 1969. Bob worked for the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, Houghton, Taplick and Company, and for Madison Gas and Electric for 27 years before retiring in 2003.
Bob married Ruthann Kuster on Aug. 15, 1964, at Our Saviour's. He served on many committees and boards at Our Saviour's, Eastside and Abiding Shepherd Lutheran Churches. Bob loved sports. He pitched in the fast-pitch leagues in Madison for 40 years. He pitched a no-hitter and a perfect game. Bob enjoyed golfing with his brothers and friends, attending his grandchildren’s activities, and watching the Packers, Badgers, Milwaukee Braves and Brewers.
Bob is survived by his wife, Ruthann; son, Seth (Lisa) Mickelson; sons-in-law, Andrew Bauer and Fabian Stiger; nine grandchildren, Lydia (Daniel) Turner, Audrey (Luke) Talbot, Jeremiah (Vanesa) Bauer, Tyrone Stiger, Jasmine Stiger (Maurice Daniels), Crystal (Cortland) Garland, Jasper Stiger, Brittany (Anthony) Getschman and Tim McCambridge; 11 great-grandchildren, Jaylen, Cornell, Corbyn and Corneilius Garland, Lukas McCambridge, Serenity Stiger, Caleb, Noelle and Aaron Turner, Niklaus Getschman and Elena Bauer; two brothers, Thomas Mickelson and Paul (Alice) Mickelson; and one sister, Mary Mannix; plus many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents; and daughters, Rachel Bauer and Sarah Stiger.
A funeral service will be held at ABIDING SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH, 406 Cottage Road, Cottage Grove, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. A graveside service will be held at HIGHLAND MEMORY GARDENS, 3054 County Highway BB, Cottage Grove, at 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, and also at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be gifted in Bob’s name to Abiding Shepherd Lutheran Church or Lakeside Lutheran High School.
Thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420