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Mike Wickersheim Obituary

Born January 29, 1952 in Elgin, IL. Beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Passed away April 16, 2013. Preceded in death by his parents, Mona and Elmer Wickersheim and brother, Charles. Survived by wife, Denise; daughters: Audra Garcia and Kristen Wickersheim; sons: Michael (Monica Gomez), Doug, and Dolly Wickersheim; grandchildren: Levi, Josh, Lukas, and Jules; sisters: Georgia Stoerp, Kathy Battin, and LouAnn Jensen; brothers: Bill, Johm, Gary, and Barry Wickersheim. Mike passed away in Billings, MT, where he was the Terminal Supervisor for Sentinel Transportation, LLC for the pas 6 years. Mike loved his family and friends. He loved to ride the Harley even when it didn't go well. Mike was in the United States Marine Corps and served in Vietnam in 1970. He loved his Kilo 3/7 family and looked forward to each year's reunion. His memorial will be held on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Cappadona Funeral Home, 1020 E. Fillmore St, 80907. In lieu of flowers, send donations to: Kilo 3/7, 4300 South Victoria Circle, New Berlin, WI 53151-6100.

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Published by The Gazette on Apr. 24, 2013.

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Tom Harmon

April 29, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers of comfort, strength and peace go out to all of the Wickersheim family. I have never made it to the Kilo reunions. Mike sounds like a wonderful guy. I would have liked to got to know him. Semper Fi

Bubba and Sally Cresswell

April 29, 2013

We'll never forget "Big Mike". We know he fought the good fight. Another Kilo 3/7 Marine reporting for duty in heaven.

Lynn

April 29, 2013

Sincerest condolences to all the family

Dayton Kirkham III

April 28, 2013

Mike you will be missed...Our prayers and thoughts are with your family......Thanks for being one of the good guys..

Walt Eldridge

April 26, 2013

Thinking of you during your loss and sending our prayers. Walt enjoyed the time he spent with Mike.

Jerry & Diana Christensen

April 25, 2013

Denise and family , your sudden loss of smiling, farmvilling wonderful Mike saddens us all. Mike will be missed by Kilo 3/7 folks along side of his family and friends in Colorado and Montana. May God comfort you now.

Bill Rolke

April 25, 2013

What you remember about someone is who they really are... Your picture and that smile will always be what I remember.You have done what most others have only dreamed. Semper Fidelis My Brother.

Charles H Koenig

April 24, 2013

Mike, I am blessed that God caused our paths to cross. Judy and I will miss you and your constantly smiling face at the Kilo 3/7 reunions. Thanks for answering the call of our nation and our Corps. Semper Fidelis my brother.

Regina (Wickersheim) McDougal

April 24, 2013

So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.I know we really don't know each other, just on facebook, but you are still family.

Charlie and Vicky Hoopaugh

April 24, 2013

Mike will be missed nore than he can imagine by his K 3/7 brothers and sisters. Always smiling and a great guy. Better for knowing him.

April 24, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Wes & Vien

Julio and Liz Lopez

April 24, 2013

Mike you will be missed at our Kilo 3/7 reunions we had a lot of great laughs and good times. Denise and family all of you are in our prayers. Julio and Liz Lopez

rusty sternal sr

April 24, 2013

i will miss you BIG MIKE you taught me alot when we lived in Colo Springs love and prayers .......

April 24, 2013

Mike riding his horse "Money", driving his car up and down Sutton Road, the photo of him in his uniform. This is how I will always remember him.
With heartfelt condolence to all of you.

Jane (and David) Zadnichek

Harry and Peggy Smith

April 24, 2013

Our thoughts are with the family in their time of need. We loved Mike dearly and will miss him tremendously.

April 24, 2013

You will be greatly missed by family and friends. Jeff and Linda mann

Joan and Don Warburton

April 24, 2013

Lots of memories of good times together. God Bless, Mike, we will miss your smile. May God bless and comfort the Wickersheim family. We love you all.

stephanie hastings

April 24, 2013

RIP uncle mike you will always have a special place in my heart I love you and will miss you

Barry Wickersheim

April 24, 2013

You will be in our hearts forever!

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