Walter J. Micek, Jr. Obituary (1924 - 2009)

WALTER M. MICEK JR. Walter J. Micek, Jr., age 85, of Menomonie, passed away Friday, June 19, 2009 at the Red Cedar Medical Center in Menomonie, WI. He was born January 31, 1924 in Minneapolis, MN to Walter Micek, Sr., and Josephine (Zandorski). He was the oldest of four children. Walter graduated in 1941 from Edison High School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He then joined the Air Force and served in WWII. Walter married Josephine Brozna on July 2, 1946 in Minneapolis, MN. In their early years of marriage, Walter lived in Lester Prairie, MN and owned a bar and restaurant called Walt's Place. He later moved to North East Minneapolis and sold insurance for American National Insurance Company. In 1958, he moved to Menomonie and owned Menomin Lanes Bowling Alley with his brothers. He was an active member of the Lions Club. Before retiring when he was 59 in 1983, he was a top salesperson for Prudential Insurance was rewarded trips for his excellent work which he enjoyed. Walt liked cribbage and cards, bowling, and golf. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and liked having friends visit. Walter is survived by: His wife, Josephine of 62 years His two children, Tom (Sharon) Micek of Menomonie Matt (Carol) Micek of Janesville 12 Grandchildren 12 Great-Grandchildren Two Brothers, Andrews (Ann) Micek of Menomonie Raymond Micek of Minneapolis One sister, Rosemary (Paul) Clyde of Minneapolis Other relatives and friends He is preceded in death by his parents and his son Walter Micek, III The family would like to express their gratitude for the wonderful care that Walter received during this stay at the American Lutheran Home in Menomonie. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Menomonie, WI with Father Tom Krieg officiating. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 PM Monday at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie, WI and 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie is assisting the family. Burial will be in the church cemetery, with military honors, at a later date. To express condolences online, please visit obituaries at www.olsonfuneral.com