Stanley A. Mickelson Obituary (1926 - 2006)

STANLEY A. MICKELSON Stanley A. Mickelson, age 79, of Menomonie, WI died Sunday, March 26, 2006 at the Dunn County Health Care Center in Menomonie. Stanley A. Mickelson was born on May 4, 1926 in Ridgeland, Wisconsin to Peter and Olga (Albert) Mickelson. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in rural Wheeler. The Mickelson's moved to Wheeler when Stanley was 3. He attended grade school there and high school at Dunn County Aggie and Colfax High School. Stanley enlisted in the Army Air Corp on January 11, 1944, during World War II and was later discharged in June 1946. He married Allene Scheidecker on November 2, 1945 in Prairie Farm, WI. Stanl and Allene celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary this past year. Stan became a traffic officer for Dunn County in 1954 and retired from there after 33 years. He served on the Highway Safety Commission for many years. While serving as Safety Coordinator for Dunn County, he made it possible for many safety grants to be made available to the city of Menomonie and the villages of Colfax, Boyceville, and Elk Mound to own and operate their own ambulance service. He has been a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie and served on the church council. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 32 in Menomonie for 53 years and the Masonic Lodge #164 where he served as a Past Master. He enjoyed fishing with friends in Canada and working on the yard. Most importantly, Stanley enjoyed spending time with his family. Stanley is survived by: His loving wife, Allene Two children Ronald (Sally) Mickelson of Menomonie Belinda Jo (Steven) Lane of Talent, OR Three grandchildren Melissa (Gene) Gerry of Winona, MN Brennen (Tina) Mickelson of Mishicot Kimberli McLean of Santa Maria, CA Six great-grandchildren Danielle and Megan Gerry, Ashley and Blaine Mickelson, Erica and Peter McLean Two sisters, Ethel Losness of Menomonie and Thelma Kittel of Amery Sisters-in-law, Jeanette Mickelson of Eau Claire and Madeline Mickelson of Amery Brothers-in-law, Richard (Shirley) Scheidecker of Eau Claire, Roland (Arlene) Scheidecker of Elk Mound, Robert (Cindy) Scheidecker of Sand Creek Many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Herbert, Wesley, Ralph and Donald Mickelson. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, April 1, 2006 at Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie with Reverend John Mikkelson officiating. Burial will be in Peace Lutheran Cemetery in Twp. Menomonie, Dunn Co., WI with military honors by the Menomonie Veterans Honor Guard. A visitation will be held from 4:00 - 8:00 PM Friday at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie and one hour prior to services at the church. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or Peace Lutheran Church building fund. To express condolences online, please visit obituaries at www.olsonfh.net