Jacob "Mick" Schlump, Jr.

MIDDLETON-Jacob "Mick" Schlump, Jr., age 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at the Voss Haus in Middleton. He was born on June 16, 1935, in Madison, the son of Jacob and Grace (Delany) Schlump. Mick was a graduate of Middleton High School and had attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater before proudly serving his country in the United States Army from 1956 until 1958. He also served in the Army Reserves for four years. He worked for Welch Plumbing and had lived and worked in Eugene, Oregon for several years. Mick had a passion and great talent for woodworking, selling many fine pieces. In addition to his woodworking skills, he had a variety of interests including hunting, bowling and golf. Over the years, Mick became known as a "jack of all trades". He is survived by his sister, Mary Ann (Robert "Bo") Welch; nephew, Peter (Nina) Welch; two great-nieces, Emily Welch and Megan Welch and two great-nephews, Kyle Padfield and Ryan Padfield. Mick was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Grace Schlump and a nephew Andy Welch. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7450 University Ave., Middleton at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 2015, with Father Brian Wilk presiding. Burial will be in St. Bernard's Catholic Cemetery, Middleton. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Bernard's Catholic Church or to Agrace HospiceCare, Inc. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the Agrace HospiceCare staff, especially Megan, Allison and Laurel and also to Karen & Bob of the Voss Haus for their wonderful care and support. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.